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.
Calories from Protein | 9% | |
Calories from Fat | 38% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1160 IU | 23.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 18.4 mg | 30.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 4.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4% | ||
Niacin | 0.54 mg | 2.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 8.2% | ||
Folate | 22.8 mcg | 5.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.32 mg | 3.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | ||
Iron | 0.95 mg | 5.3% | ||
Magnesium | 18.4 mg | 4.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 36 mg | 3.6% | ||
Potassium | 263 mg | 7.5% | ||
Sodium | 5.6 mg | 0.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.8% | ||
Copper | 0.1 mg | 5.1% | ||
Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.42 mcg | 0.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 8.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 13.6% | ||
Sugars | 2.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 4.7 g | 9.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.5 g | 13.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 495
Protein 32.4 g | Carbs 45.6 g | Fat 21.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 31
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 2.3 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 11.4 g | Fat 23.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 7.6 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 25.7 g | Fat 12.6 g