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Vegetable Couscous Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Vegetable Couscous Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 48g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Vegetable Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C42 mg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium500 mg14.3%
Sodium990 mg41.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48 g16%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 990 mg 41.3%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 8% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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