Vegetable &Green Lentil Stew with Couscous Recipe
Vegetable &Green Lentil Stew with Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 26.1g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.3 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 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 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 75, for Vegetable &Green Lentil Stew with Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 22% | |
| Calories from Fat | 27% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 51% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Low in Cholesterol
- High in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3945 IU | 78.9% | ||
| Vitamin C | 35.3 mg | 58.8% | ||
| Vitamin D | 1.6 IU | 0.4% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.72 mg | 2.4% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 4.7% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.13 mg | 7.7% | ||
| Niacin | 0.98 mg | 4.9% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 11.2% | ||
| Folate | 29.6 mcg | 7.4% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 mcg | 2% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 163 mg | 16.3% | ||
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.3% | ||
| Magnesium | 35.6 mg | 8.9% | ||
| Phosphorus | 132 mg | 13.2% | ||
| Potassium | 403 mg | 11.5% | ||
| Sodium | 497.9 mg | 20.7% | ||
| Zinc | 0.83 mg | 5.5% | ||
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 6% | ||
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 13.4% | ||
| Selenium | 2.2 mcg | 3.2% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 8.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 22.8% | ||
| Sugars | 6.6 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.3 g | 22.6% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 9.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 3 g | 15% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1 g 9.4%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 14.8 mg 4.9%
Sodium 497.9 mg 20.7%
Total Carbohydrates 26.1 g 8.7%
Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%
Sugars 6.6 g
Protein 11.3 g 22.6%
Vitamin A 78.9% Vitamin C 58.8%
Calcium 16.3% Iron 9.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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