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Tunisian-Style Squash With Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tunisian-Style Squash With Couscous Recipe

Tunisian-Style Squash With Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 44.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 9.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tunisian-Style Squash With Couscous has been given a composite ranking of 91, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A266.4 IU5.3%Top 30%High
Retinol11.7 mcg
Vitamin C22.6 mg37.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.1 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Folate28.3 mcg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.35 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27.6 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium27.9 mg7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus70 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium315.9 mg9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium155.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.35 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.35 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Selenium0.35 mcg0.5%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.8 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2 g7.9%Top 30%High
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose1.1 mg
Fructose1.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.3 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 107

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.9 g 18.3%

Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10.6 mg 3.5%

Sodium 439.1 mg 18.3%

Total Carbohydrates 44.7 g 14.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 9.5 g 19%

Vitamin A 15.1% Vitamin C 106.7%

Calcium 7.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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