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Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken and Chorizo . .aka Yum ! - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken and Chorizo ..aka Yum! Recipe

Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken and Chorizo . aka Yum! has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 55.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 48.6 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 high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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. 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 43, for Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken and Chorizo . aka Yum!, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A241.5 IU4.8%Top 30%High
Retinol16.9 mcg
Vitamin C3.3 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.2 IU2.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.8 mg23.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.4%Top 10%Very High
Folate18 mcg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.74 mcg12.3%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.8 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.3 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus182.4 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Potassium234.2 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Sodium281.6 mg11.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.37 mg18.4%Top 30%High
Selenium15.8 mcg22.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.3 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.9 g35.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 674 Calories from Fat 244

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.2 g 41.8%

Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 183.7 mg 61.2%

Sodium 765.9 mg 31.9%

Total Carbohydrates 55.1 g 18.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 48.6 g 97.2%

Vitamin A 13.1% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 8.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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