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Couscous prepared with turnip juice, mildly tangy and salty
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Couscous with turnip juice (157 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.7 g of carbs, 5.7 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 18.8 µg of Selenium covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 157 g
185
KCAL / 157G
Carbs
36.7g
· 13% DV
Protein
5.7g
· 11% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 13% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 157 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 12 g | 14 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 78 g | 92 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 307 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Couscous with turnip juice tastes mildly tangy and salty, with a more distinctive flavor than plain couscous. The exact balance depends on the juice used, so add it gradually and taste before adding extra salt or other seasonings.
Make couscous with turnip juice by cooking the couscous according to its package directions, then mixing in the juice a little at a time. This lets you control the tang and saltiness without making the couscous overly wet.
Couscous with turnip juice can be served warm or cold. Chilled, it works as a salad or side; warm, it pairs well with a main dish. If serving it cold, let the cooked couscous cool before mixing in fresh additions.
Couscous with turnip juice can turn pink or red because the juice carries natural pigments into the couscous. The shade varies with the juice and how much you use; add it gradually to control the color as well as the flavor.
Couscous with turnip juice can be made with small Turkish kuskus, which is pasta-like, or with North African couscous granules. They cook differently, so follow the directions for the type you have before adding the juice.
Yes, spicy şalgam juice works in couscous with turnip juice and gives it a noticeable heat. Start with a small amount because the juice can also be salty; dilute it with water if you want a milder result.
Couscous with turnip juice goes well with grilled vegetables, chicken, or meatballs. For a plant-based meal, serve it with chickpeas or beans; fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables also complement its tangy, salty taste.
No, couscous with turnip juice is regular couscous prepared with a tangy, salty juice, which changes its flavor and often its color. It is a preparation rather than a single fixed recipe, so added vegetables and herbs vary.
Couscous with turnip juice keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, and discard them if their smell, appearance, or texture changes.
To keep couscous with turnip juice from becoming too salty, add the juice gradually and avoid salting the cooking water. If the flavor is already too strong, mix in a little water or more plain cooked couscous.
Vitamins
B3
1.73mg · 11% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.88µg · 6% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Sodium
330mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
97mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Couscous with turnip juice combines couscous with the tangy, salty liquid known in Turkey as şalgam suyu. Turkish şalgam is a fermented drink, commonly made with black carrots and turnips; using it in the cooking liquid gives the couscous a distinctive savoury edge. Couscous itself is associated especially with North African cooking, though it is now eaten in many parts of the world.
Serve it warm as a side for vegetables, beans or grilled dishes, or let it cool and fold it into a salad. Its flavour is pleasantly sharp and salty, so taste before adding extra seasoning. The dish is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with 23.4 g per 100 g, and contains little fat. Add chickpeas or other beans and plenty of vegetables if you’d like a more substantial, balanced meal.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.