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Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot or Cold) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot or Cold) Recipe

Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot or Cold) has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 44.3g 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 61.7 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chicken Couscous Salad (Hot or Cold) has been given a composite ranking of 74, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein54%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.21 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol4.3 mcg
Vitamin C8.6 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.5 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.6 mg27.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate10.9 mcg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.82 mg8.2%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10.7 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.41 mg2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium22 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus127.4 mg12.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.21 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium36.9 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.41 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.21 mg10.3%Top 30%High
Selenium15.6 mcg22.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.1 g3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.86 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.7 g25.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.76 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.19 g0.93%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471 Calories from Fat 33

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.7 g 5.7%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 136.8 mg 45.6%

Sodium 179.4 mg 7.5%

Total Carbohydrates 44.3 g 14.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 7.4 g

Protein 61.7 g 123.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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