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Texas Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Texas Couscous Recipe

Texas Couscous has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 78.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average 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 16.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

It belongs to Texas cuisine. 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 80, for Texas Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs78%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.23 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C8.3 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate11.7 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.6 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.68 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.9 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus58.6 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium168.2 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium262.2 mg10.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.23 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.23 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Selenium0.23 mcg0.32%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.6 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars1.1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.2 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.5 g0.76%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.09 g0.45%Bottom 10%Very Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water77 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403 Calories from Fat 19

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1164 mg 48.5%

Total Carbohydrates 78.3 g 26.1%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 16.9 g 33.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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