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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Couscous Dry"
| Food Name: Couscous Dry | |
| Food Group: Grains and Pasta | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 376 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 13 | Carbohydrates (g): 77 |
| Fiber (g): 5 | Net Carbs (g): 72 |
| Water (g): 9 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 89 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 252 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 12 | Omega-6 (mg): 240 |
| Vitamins | |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 20 | Food Folate (mcg): 20 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 20 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 24 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 44 | Phosphorus (mg): 170 |
| Potassium (mg): 166 | Sodium (mg): 10 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 163 | Threonine (mg): 337 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 493 | Leucine (mg): 872 |
| Lysine (mg): 245 | Methionine (mg): 199 |
| Cystine (mg): 360 | Phenylalanine (mg): 620 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 335 | Valine (mg): 544 |
| Arginine (mg): 470 | Histidine (mg): 259 |
| Alanine (mg): 374 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 521 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 4600 | Glycine (mg): 403 |
| Proline (mg): 1404 | Serine (mg): 601 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 8 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Couscous Dry
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Couscous Dry'?
100 grams of 'Couscous Dry' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 13g (around 26% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 77g (around 28% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Couscous Dry'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Couscous Dry' provides around 376 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 19% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Couscous Dry' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Couscous Dry' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 13g protein, 77g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Couscous Dry' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Couscous Dry' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
'Couscous Dry' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 24 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 166 mg (4% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 44 mg (10% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 170 mg (14% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 10 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Couscous Dry in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Couscous Dry' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 20 mcg (5% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 20 mcg (5% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 20 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Couscous Dry' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Couscous Dry' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.