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Spinach and Onion Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach and Onion Couscous Recipe

Spinach and Onion Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 36.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 12.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Spinach and Onion Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol12.8 mcg
Vitamin C2.7 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.1 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate40.1 mcg10%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium103.7 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium34.2 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus114.4 mg11.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium180.7 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium209.7 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.53 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.53 mg26.7%Top 30%High
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.7 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.2 g9%Top 30%High
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.9 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.2 g11%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 Calories from Fat 120

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.4 g 20.6%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 9.4 mg 3.1%

Sodium 392.1 mg 16.3%

Total Carbohydrates 36.8 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 12.9 g 25.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 19.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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