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Cheesy Couscous Surprise - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheesy Couscous Surprise Recipe

Cheesy Couscous Surprise has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 20.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Cheesy Couscous Surprise, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A455 IU9.1%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.5%
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.6%
Folate9.6 mcg2.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium156 mg15.6%
Iron0.65 mg3.6%
Magnesium6 mg1.5%
Phosphorus208 mg20.8%
Potassium87.6 mg2.5%
Sodium507 mg21.1%
Zinc0.69 mg4.6%
Copper0.03 mg1.6%
Manganese0.06 mg3%
Selenium17.4 mcg24.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.7 g6.9%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.2 g22.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.8%
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.4 mg 1.1%

Sodium 507 mg 21.1%

Total Carbohydrates 20.7 g 6.9%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 11.2 g 22.4%

Vitamin A 9.1% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 15.6% Iron 3.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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