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Chicken & Brocolli Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken & Brocolli Couscous Recipe

Chicken & Brocolli Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 46.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 18.5 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 low 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 52, for Chicken & Brocolli Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0 mg
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium838.2 mg34.9%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.8 g15.6%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.5 g37%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.7 mg 8.9%

Sodium 838.2 mg 34.9%

Total Carbohydrates 46.8 g 15.6%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 18.5 g 37%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C

Calcium Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1910028 Embed Table:

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