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Couscous, dry nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Top nutrition facts for Couscous, dry

Couscous, dry
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 376 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 72 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 7.6 (acidic)
TOP 6% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 94% of foods
TOP 6% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 94% of foods
TOP 18% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 82% of foods
TOP 18% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 82% of foods
TOP 24% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 76% of foods

Couscous, dry calories (kcal)

Calories for different serving sizes of couscous, dry Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 376
Calories in 1 cup 650 173 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.2% 41% 31% 73% 15% 1.3% 23% 82% 102% 0%
Calcium: 72mg of 1,000mg 7.2%
Iron: 3.2mg of 8mg 41%
Magnesium: 132mg of 420mg 31%
Phosphorus: 510mg of 700mg 73%
Potassium: 498mg of 3,400mg 15%
Sodium: 30mg of 2,300mg 1.3%
Zinc: 2.5mg of 11mg 23%
Copper: 0.74mg of 1mg 82%
Manganese: 2.3mg of 2mg 102%
Selenium: 0µg of 55µg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

44 mg
TOP 24%
0.25 mg
TOP 28%
0.78 mg
TOP 34%
170 mg
TOP 47%
24 mg
TOP 49%
0.83 mg
TOP 57%
1.1 mg
TOP 58%
166 mg
TOP 67%
10 mg
TOP 85%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 18% 65% 75% 25% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 0µg of 900µg 0%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 20µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.49mg of 1mg 41%
Vitamin B2: 0.23mg of 1mg 18%
Vitamin B3: 10mg of 16mg 65%
Vitamin B5: 3.7mg of 5mg 75%
Vitamin B6: 0.33mg of 1mg 25%
Folate: 60µg of 400µg 15%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

1.2 mg
TOP 31%
0.16 mg
TOP 38%
3.5 mg
TOP 47%
20 µg
TOP 48%
0.11 mg
TOP 62%
0.08 mg
TOP 74%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

13% 76% 9%
Protein:
Daily Value: 26%
12.8 g of 50 g
12.8 g (26% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.6 g of 65 g
0.6 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 26%
77.4 g of 300 g
77.4 g (26% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.6 g of 2,000 g
8.6 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 175% 96% 106% 96% 35% 57% 106% 90% 111%
Tryptophan: 489mg of 280mg 175%
Threonine: 1011mg of 1,050mg 96%
Isoleucine: 1479mg of 1,400mg 106%
Leucine: 2616mg of 2,730mg 96%
Lysine: 735mg of 2,100mg 35%
Methionine: 597mg of 1,050mg 57%
Phenylalanine: 1860mg of 1,750mg 106%
Valine: 1632mg of 1,820mg 90%
Histidine: 777mg of 700mg 111%

Fat type information

26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.25 g

Fiber content ratio for Couscous, dry

6% 94%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 5 g
Other: 72 g

All nutrients for Couscous, dry per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Calories 376kcal 19% 18% 8 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 13g 30% 37% 4.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.64g 1% 78% 52 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 72g N/A 6% 1.3 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 77g 26% 6% 2.7 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 44mg 10% 24% 3.2 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 24mg 2% 49% 5.2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 166mg 5% 67% 1.1 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.1mg 14% 58% 2.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Fiber 5g 20% 18% 2.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.25mg 27% 28% 1.7 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.83mg 8% 57% 7.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 170mg 24% 47% 1.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 10mg 0% 85% 49 times less than White breadWhite bread
Manganese 0.78mg 34% 34%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 14% 38% 1.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6% 74% 1.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 22% 47% 2.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 25% 31% 1.1 times more than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 8% 62% 1.1 times less than OatsOats
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 20µg 5% 48% 3.1 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated fat 0.12g 1% 80% 50.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated fat 0.09g N/A 82% 110.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.25g N/A 75% 187.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.16mg 0% 70% 1.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.34mg 0% 77% 2.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.49mg 0% 74% 1.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.87mg 0% 75% 2.8 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.25mg 0% 83% 1.8 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.2mg 0% 75% 2.1 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.62mg 0% 72% 1.1 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.54mg 0% 75% 3.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.26mg 0% 76% 2.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
0.98%
Total Fat 0.64g
0.53%
Saturated Fat 0.12g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.43%
Sodium 10mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 77g
20%
Dietary Fiber 5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 13g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 24mg 2.4%

Iron 1.1mg 14%

Potassium 166mg 4.9%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169699/nutrients

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