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Chicken and Couscous Salad 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken and Couscous Salad 1 Recipe

Chicken and Couscous Salad 1 has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 38.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 31.1 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.

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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Chicken and Couscous Salad 1, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.22 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol2.2 mcg
Vitamin C41 mg68.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.3 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.3 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.22 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Folate16.2 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12.4 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.44 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.7 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus78.9 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium206.9 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium84.3 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.22 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.22 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Selenium8.2 mcg11.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.6 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.9 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.9 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.31 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 Calories from Fat 76

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 72.6 mg 24.2%

Sodium 380.1 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 38.7 g 12.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 8.8 g

Protein 31.1 g 62.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 308.3%

Calcium 5.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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