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Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous 1 Recipe

Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous 1 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 6.3g 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. With 27.8 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.

Not only 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 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 high 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Balsamic Chicken With Baby Spinach and Couscous 1 has been given a composite ranking of 88, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein43%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.9 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol4.1 mcg
Vitamin C8.9 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.2 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.8 mg24.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate45.2 mcg11.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27.8 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.74 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium30.7 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus111.5 mg11.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium335.6 mg9.6%Top 10%Very High
Sodium126.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.37 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.37 mg18.5%Top 30%High
Selenium14.4 mcg20.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.33 g0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.78 g3.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 Calories from Fat 123

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.6 g 20.9%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 75.5 mg 25.2%

Sodium 340.8 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 27.8 g 55.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 7.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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