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Mediterranean Inspired Couscous
Tesco · 110g
- Barcode
5031021428721- Category
- Prepared couscous
- Serving size
- 0.5 pack (140 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
Mediterranean Inspired Couscous (Tesco) is a product in the category “Prepared couscous”. It provides 144 kcal (604 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 0.5 pack (140 g) contains about 202 kcal, or 10% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 46% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 29% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E160c - Paprika extract, E270 - Lactic acid, E330 - Citric acid, and E579 - iron gluconate. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* | Per serving (0.5 pack (140 g)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 604 kJ / 144 kcal | 7% | 845 kJ / 202 kcal |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.43 g | 2% | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g | 10% | 36 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g | 3% | 3.2 g |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 2.2 g | |
| Polyols | 0.9 g | 1.3 g | |
| Starch | 14 g | 20 g | |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 10% | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | 7.8 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 8% | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | < 0.01 mg | < 0.01 mg | |
| Alcohol | 0 % vol | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.67 mg | 0.94 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 9.5 mg | 13 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 40 mg | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 2.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 52 mg | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 767 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 0.84 mg | |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 16 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 63 products in the category “Prepared couscous”.
Ingredients
Couscous (Durum Wheat Semolina), Tomato Powder, Dried Tomato, Flavourings (contain Barley), Palm Oil, Sugar, Dried Onion, Dried Black Olives [Black Olive, Salt, Acidity Regulator (Lactic Acid), Stabiliser (Ferrous Gluconate)], Salt, Dried Herbs, Dried Garlic, Colour (Paprika Extract), Citric Acid. V Suitable for vegetarians
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
May contain traces of
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mediterranean Inspired Couscous?
Mediterranean Inspired Couscous contains 144 kcal per 100 g, which is about 202 kcal per serving of 0.5 pack (140 g).
Does Mediterranean Inspired Couscous contain palm oil?
Yes, the ingredient list of Mediterranean Inspired Couscous includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.
Which additives does Mediterranean Inspired Couscous contain?
Mediterranean Inspired Couscous contains E160c - Paprika extract, E270 - Lactic acid, E330 - Citric acid, and E579 - iron gluconate.
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