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African Style Turkey on Couscous (Crock Pot) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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African Style Turkey on Couscous (Crock Pot) Recipe

African Style Turkey on Couscous (Crock Pot) has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 5.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 56.4 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 low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

It belongs to African cuisine. 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 25, for African Style Turkey on Couscous (Crock Pot), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein87%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A19.1 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C4.4 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.7 mg38.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.55 mg27.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate13.7 mcg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.55 mcg9.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.9%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20.8 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium37.7 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus263.9 mg26.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium406 mg11.6%Top 10%Very High
Sodium379.5 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium30.6 mcg43.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.9 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.33 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.8 g61.6%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.5 mg
Threonine1.1 mg
Isoleucine1.6 mg
Leucine1.6 mg
Lysine2.7 mg
Methionine1.1 mg
Cystine0.5 mg
Phenylalanine1.1 mg
Tyrosine1.1 mg
Valine1.6 mg
Arginine2.2 mg
Histidine1.1 mg
Alanine1.6 mg
Aspartic Acid2.7 mg
Glutamic Acid4.9 mg
Glycine1.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.82 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.22 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 Calories from Fat 13

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 140.7 mg 46.9%

Sodium 694.5 mg 28.9%

Total Carbohydrates 5.3 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 56.4 g 112.8%

Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 3.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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