Does couscous have any nutritional value?!
Answers:
Read the nutritional information on the package of couscous that you are using!. On the side or back of the package it will list nutrition facts!.
You should be able to fine the calories per serving, the total fats, the cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, protein, and sugar content!. It will also give information able vitamins and minerals supplied!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You should be able to fine the calories per serving, the total fats, the cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, protein, and sugar content!. It will also give information able vitamins and minerals supplied!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes
Serving Size 1 cup uncooked (173 g)
Servings Per Container Information is per dry couscous as determined by Nutrient Data Laboratory, ARS, USDA!.[1]
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1 g 2%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 17 mg 1%
Potassium 287 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 134 g 45%
Dietary Fiber 9 g 4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 42% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet!. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs!.
just had to edit this post so i could refute what noah d said!.
he said-
couscous is a pasta!.
what rot! pasta is a thing made from dough, whereas couscous is made by rolling and shaping moistened semolina wheat and then coating them with finely ground wheat flour!.
that is NOTHING like pasta, how the devil did he get to become a top contributor!? There must be a lot of people out there who had bullshit answers from him!
I just hope they didnt take his "facts" too seriouslyWww@FoodAQ@Com
Serving Size 1 cup uncooked (173 g)
Servings Per Container Information is per dry couscous as determined by Nutrient Data Laboratory, ARS, USDA!.[1]
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1 g 2%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 17 mg 1%
Potassium 287 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 134 g 45%
Dietary Fiber 9 g 4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 42% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet!. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs!.
just had to edit this post so i could refute what noah d said!.
he said-
couscous is a pasta!.
what rot! pasta is a thing made from dough, whereas couscous is made by rolling and shaping moistened semolina wheat and then coating them with finely ground wheat flour!.
that is NOTHING like pasta, how the devil did he get to become a top contributor!? There must be a lot of people out there who had bullshit answers from him!
I just hope they didnt take his "facts" too seriouslyWww@FoodAQ@Com
Nutritional Value
Couscous is a good low-fat source of complex carbohydrates!. One serving (1 ounce, about 3 tablespoons dry) contains:
Calories 95!.0
Carbohydrate 20!.0g
Cholesterol 0!.0mg
Dietary Fiber 1!.0g
Fat (Total) 0!.1g
Potassium 49!.5mg
Protein 3!.2g
Sodium 4!.3mg
Selenium 3!.4mcg
Zinc !.2mg
Calories from:
Carbohydrates 85%
Fat 1%
Protein 14%Www@FoodAQ@Com
Couscous is a good low-fat source of complex carbohydrates!. One serving (1 ounce, about 3 tablespoons dry) contains:
Calories 95!.0
Carbohydrate 20!.0g
Cholesterol 0!.0mg
Dietary Fiber 1!.0g
Fat (Total) 0!.1g
Potassium 49!.5mg
Protein 3!.2g
Sodium 4!.3mg
Selenium 3!.4mcg
Zinc !.2mg
Calories from:
Carbohydrates 85%
Fat 1%
Protein 14%Www@FoodAQ@Com
Couscous is a pasta!.
It is a great source of carbohydrates- but no one in America is short on carbs unless they are on a low-carb diet!. It also has a small amount of protein!. But as for vitamins and minerals - it is not a powerful source of anything!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It is a great source of carbohydrates- but no one in America is short on carbs unless they are on a low-carb diet!. It also has a small amount of protein!. But as for vitamins and minerals - it is not a powerful source of anything!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Whole wheat couscous is a great source of whole grains!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
yup it's similar to rice, which is healthy!. depending on how you make it though it may not be as good as plain rice!.
try quinoa, it's kinda like couscous but it's even healthier!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
try quinoa, it's kinda like couscous but it's even healthier!.Www@FoodAQ@Com