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Easy American Chop Suey - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy American Chop Suey Recipe

Easy American Chop Suey has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 50.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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. With 32.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to American cuisine. 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 63, for Easy American Chop Suey, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C9.6 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.7 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Folate41.2 mcg10.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid27.6 mcg
Vitamin B120.66 mcg11.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19.9 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium22.9 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus109 mg10.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium296 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Sodium251 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.3 mg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.33 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Selenium14.6 mcg20.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.7 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars5.3 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.3 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.7 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g9.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489 Calories from Fat 154

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.1 g 26.3%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 76.1 mg 25.4%

Sodium 755.4 mg 31.5%

Total Carbohydrates 50.3 g 16.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 16.1 g

Protein 32.2 g 64.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 48.3%

Calcium 6% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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