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Couscous with Apricots⏱ 40 min total
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Couscous with Apricots

Per 1 serving · 98 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
188
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.1g
    9% of calories
  • Carbs
    27g
    58% of calories
  • Fat
    7.1g
    34% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Couscous with Apricots (98 g) has 188 calories, with 4.1 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 7.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (21% DV).

Per 100 g
192cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.2g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.4g
3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Copper11%
  • Manganese12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the dried apricots and set aside. Also finely chop the fresh parsley.

  3. 3

    Bring water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and coriander seeds, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (98 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A18 μg
2%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K25 μg
21%
Thiamine0 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin1 mg
8%
Vitamin B60 mg
3%
Folate (B9)8 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline1 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium19 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium149 mg
3%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus58 mg
8%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.1 mg
11%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium0.4 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene219 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.5 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 188 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 36min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 23min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 16min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 26min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Couscous with Apricots?

One serving of Couscous with Apricots (1 serving) has 188 calories, which works out to 192 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Couscous with Apricots high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Couscous with Apricots keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Couscous with Apricots?

295 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Couscous with Apricots?

3.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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