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Wheat Couscous Salad with lemon dressing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Wheat Couscous Salad with lemon dressing Recipe

Wheat Couscous Salad with lemon dressing has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-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 low 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 4.7 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. It's average 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.

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

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 86, for Wheat Couscous Salad with lemon dressing, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1160 IU23.2%
Vitamin C18.4 mg30.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.5%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.4%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4%
Niacin0.54 mg2.7%
Vitamin B60.16 mg8.2%
Folate22.8 mcg5.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.95 mg5.3%
Magnesium18.4 mg4.6%
Phosphorus36 mg3.6%
Potassium263 mg7.5%
Sodium5.6 mg0.2%
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%
Copper0.1 mg5.1%
Manganese0.13 mg6.3%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.1 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.7 g9.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13.1%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 5.6 mg 0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 26.1 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 4.7 g 9.4%

Vitamin A 23.2% Vitamin C 30.6%

Calcium 2% Iron 5.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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