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Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous Recipe

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 56.5g 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 40.5 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 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 73, for Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat25%
 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 Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.25 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0.5 mcg
Vitamin C0.76 mg1.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.9 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.25 mg16.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.5 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Folate3.8 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17.5 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.76 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus104.1 mg10.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium193.4 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium97.3 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.25 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Selenium10.9 mcg15.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.3 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 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 522 Calories from Fat 127

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.1 g 21.7%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.9 mg 30.6%

Sodium 383.5 mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 56.5 g 18.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 12 g

Protein 40.5 g 81%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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