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Zesty Greek couscous salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zesty Greek couscous salad Recipe

Zesty Greek couscous salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 25.7g 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 10 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".

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

It belongs to Greek cuisine. 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 79, for Zesty Greek couscous salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A670 IU13.4%
Vitamin C10.3 mg17.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.5%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.5%
Niacin0.52 mg2.6%
Vitamin B60.11 mg5.3%
Folate18.8 mcg4.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.19 mg1.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25 mg2.5%
Iron1.2 mg6.4%
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%
Phosphorus34 mg3.4%
Potassium244.8 mg7%
Sodium231.4 mg9.6%
Zinc0.18 mg1.2%
Copper0.08 mg4.2%
Manganese0.16 mg7.8%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.7 g8.6%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.5 g10%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.5 g 10%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4.3 mg 1.4%

Sodium 231.4 mg 9.6%

Total Carbohydrates 25.7 g 8.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A 13.4% Vitamin C 17.1%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 6.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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