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Vegetarian Couscous With Feta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Vegetarian Couscous With Feta Recipe

Vegetarian Couscous With Feta has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 88.5g 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 23.2 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 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 66, for Vegetarian Couscous With Feta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A228.2 IU4.6%Top 30%High
Retinol23.9 mcg
Vitamin C28.8 mg47.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.25 mg15%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.76 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Folate41.7 mcg10.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium96.9 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Iron1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.7 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus109.4 mg10.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium171 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium357.1 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.25 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Selenium3.3 mcg4.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.5 g7.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.9%Top 10%Very High
Starch0 g
Sugars3.2 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.9 g11.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.7 g13.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water68.7 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592 Calories from Fat 155

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%

Saturated Fat 10.5 g 52.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 57.7 mg 19.2%

Sodium 1403.4 mg 58.5%

Total Carbohydrates 88.5 g 29.5%

Dietary Fiber 12.7 g50.8%

Sugars 12.4 g

Protein 23.2 g 46.4%

Vitamin A 17.9% Vitamin C 188.3%

Calcium 38.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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