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.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 33% | |
Calories from Carbs | 57% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 55 IU | 1.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 17.2 mg | 28.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Niacin | 0.12 mg | 0.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4.2% | ||
Folate | 3.2 mcg | 0.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.03 mg | 0.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 28 mg | 2.8% | ||
Iron | 0.45 mg | 2.5% | ||
Magnesium | 3.2 mg | 0.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 9 mg | 0.9% | ||
Potassium | 45.5 mg | 1.3% | ||
Sodium | 37.3 mg | 1.6% | ||
Zinc | 0.06 mg | 0.4% | ||
Copper | 0.02 mg | 1.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.08 mg | 4.1% | ||
Selenium | 0.56 mcg | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 11.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 22.4% | ||
Sugars | 7.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.9 g | 11.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.1 g | 14% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 425
Protein 18.1 g | Carbs 88.7 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 385
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 49.5 g | Fat 15.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 27 g | Carbs 37.3 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 332
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 63 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 471
Protein 20.4 g | Carbs 74.2 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 22.8 g | Carbs 28.1 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 44.1 g | Fat 6.7 g