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Couscous and Chicken Feta stuffed Red Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous and Chicken Feta stuffed Red Peppers Recipe

Couscous and Chicken Feta stuffed Red Peppers has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 65.1g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

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 4.03 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 low 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

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 93, for Couscous and Chicken Feta stuffed Red Peppers, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10615 IU212.3%
Vitamin C325.6 mg542.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.4%
Thiamin0.21 mg14.2%
Riboflavin0.2 mg12%
Niacin6.9 mg34.5%
Vitamin B61.2 mg59.4%
Folate126 mcg31.5%
Vitamin B120.27 mcg4.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.88 mg8.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium121 mg12.1%
Iron4 mg22.4%
Magnesium74.8 mg18.7%
Phosphorus269 mg26.9%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc1.9 mg12.8%
Copper0.5 mg24.9%
Manganese1.1 mg57.2%
Selenium11.7 mcg16.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate65.1 g21.7%
Dietary Fiber10.7 g42.8%
Sugars2.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.9 g49.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.6 g 7.1%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 17.9 mg 6%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 65.1 g 21.7%

Dietary Fiber 10.7 g42.8%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 24.9 g 49.8%

Vitamin A 212.3% Vitamin C 542.6%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 22.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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