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Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Breasts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Breasts Recipe

Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Breasts has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 40.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 55.2 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 79, for Easy Moroccan-Style Chicken Breasts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

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 DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A134.7 IU2.7%Mid 40%Average
Retinol10.7 mcg
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.7 mg23.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate6.5 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.2 mcg3.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31.2 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.79 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium29 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus113.2 mg11.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.2 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium220.8 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.2 mg9.9%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.2 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Selenium7.9 mcg11.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars5.5 g
Glucose1.2 mg
Fructose1.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.9 g21.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 742 Calories from Fat 377

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.9 g 64.5%

Saturated Fat 8.2 g 41%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 145.2 mg 48.4%

Sodium 1119.3 mg 46.6%

Total Carbohydrates 40.2 g 13.4%

Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%

Sugars 28.1 g

Protein 55.2 g 110.4%

Vitamin A 13.7% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 15.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-moroccan-style-chicken-breasts-132298 Embed Table:

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