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vegi couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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vegi couscous Recipe

vegi couscous has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 52.9g 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 7.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high 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 89, for vegi couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs86%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9750 IU195%
Vitamin C9.6 mg16%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.6 mg2%
Thiamin0.18 mg12.1%
Riboflavin0.12 mg6.8%
Niacin2.5 mg12.4%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.6%
Folate58 mcg14.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.91 mg9.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium65 mg6.5%
Iron1.8 mg10.1%
Magnesium29.6 mg7.4%
Phosphorus80 mg8%
Potassium527.1 mg15.1%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.69 mg4.6%
Copper0.13 mg6.3%
Manganese0.32 mg16%
Selenium43.9 mcg62.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52.9 g17.6%
Dietary Fiber5.6 g22.4%
Sugars7.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.3 g14.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.5 g0.77%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.5 g 0.77%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 52.9 g 17.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%

Sugars 7.3 g

Protein 7.3 g 14.6%

Vitamin A 195% Vitamin C 16%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 10.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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