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Couscous Surprise - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Surprise Recipe

Couscous Surprise has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 37.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low 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 low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very 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 86, for Couscous Surprise, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs81%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2585 IU51.7%
Vitamin C9.5 mg15.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.46 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.15 mg9.7%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.2%
Niacin1.9 mg9.7%
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.6%
Folate38 mcg9.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.75 mg7.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31 mg3.1%
Iron0.97 mg5.4%
Magnesium22.8 mg5.7%
Phosphorus60 mg6%
Potassium319.2 mg9.1%
Sodium27.3 mg1.1%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.14 mg7%
Manganese0.27 mg13.6%
Selenium37 mcg52.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.7 g12.6%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.1 g1.7%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.1 g 1.7%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 27.3 mg 1.1%

Total Carbohydrates 37.7 g 12.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 51.7% Vitamin C 15.9%

Calcium 3.1% Iron 5.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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