Whole-Wheat Couscous With Parmesan & Peas Recipe
Whole-Wheat Couscous With Parmesan & Peas has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 5.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 6.2 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 low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has an average 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 88, for Whole-Wheat Couscous With Parmesan & Peas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 28% | |
| Calories from Fat | 45% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Cholesterol
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 652.1 IU | 13% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Retinol | 16 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0.84 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 16 mcg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 87.4 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.84 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 10.9 mg | 2.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 90.8 mg | 9.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 101.7 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 154.5 mg | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.84 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 1.7 mcg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 0.8 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.4 g 6.8%
Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 7.3 mg 2.4%
Sodium 183.9 mg 7.7%
Total Carbohydrates 5.7 g 1.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 6.2 g 12.4%
Vitamin A 15.5% Vitamin C 11.7%
Calcium 10.4% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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