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whole wheat couscous with mixed peppers and onions - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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whole wheat couscous with mixed peppers and onions Recipe

whole wheat couscous with mixed peppers and onions has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 35.4g 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 5.9 gms of protein, it is average 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 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.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 82, for whole wheat couscous with mixed peppers and onions, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A55 IU1.1%
Vitamin C17.2 mg28.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.12 mg0.4%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.2%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.6%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.2%
Folate3.2 mcg0.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.03 mg0.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28 mg2.8%
Iron0.45 mg2.5%
Magnesium3.2 mg0.8%
Phosphorus9 mg0.9%
Potassium45.5 mg1.3%
Sodium37.3 mg1.6%
Zinc0.06 mg0.4%
Copper0.02 mg1.2%
Manganese0.08 mg4.1%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35.4 g11.8%
Dietary Fiber5.6 g22.4%
Sugars7.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.9 g11.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g14%
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.1 g 14%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 37.3 mg 1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 35.4 g 11.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%

Sugars 7.1 g

Protein 5.9 g 11.8%

Vitamin A 1.1% Vitamin C 28.6%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 2.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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