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

Chicken & Couscous Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 26.3g 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. With 16.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Side 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 Chicken & Couscous Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A288.2 IU5.8%Top 30%High
Retinol6.2 mcg
Vitamin C5 mg8.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.3 mg21.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate14.9 mcg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.62 mg6.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.1 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.62 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus98.8 mg9.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium187 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium304.9 mg12.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.62 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.2 mcg8.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.3 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.1 g20.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.6 g8.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.99 g5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.9 mg 10.3%

Sodium 490.9 mg 20.5%

Total Carbohydrates 26.3 g 8.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 16.2 g 32.4%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 3.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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