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Vegetable Couscous Pilaf - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Vegetable Couscous Pilaf Recipe

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

The food contains 72g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 14.3 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Mediterranean 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 Vegetable Couscous Pilaf, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.8 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C12.4 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate32.9 mcg8.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.59 mg5.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium64.1 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.8 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium64.1 mg16%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus153.5 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Potassium467.6 mg13.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium17.9 mg0.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.59 mg29.4%Top 30%High
Selenium0.59 mcg0.84%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42.4 g14.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.9 g19.8%Top 10%Very High
Sugars8.2 g
Glucose4.1 mg
Fructose2.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.8 g21.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat1.6 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat9.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 Calories from Fat 212

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.5 g 36.2%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 30.4 mg 1.3%

Total Carbohydrates 72 g 24%

Dietary Fiber 8.4 g33.6%

Sugars 13.9 g

Protein 14.3 g 28.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 10.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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