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Chicken Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Chicken Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 54.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 38.3 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 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 Chicken Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes has been given a composite ranking of 79, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A92.4 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Retinol17.5 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.24 mg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.3 mg21.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.24 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Folate9.7 mcg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.3 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.47 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.4 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus105.2 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.24 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium56.6 mg2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.47 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.24 mg11.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.24 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Selenium10.9 mcg15.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.9 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.1 g18.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544 Calories from Fat 172

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.1 g 29.4%

Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 88.7 mg 29.6%

Sodium 239.3 mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 54.4 g 18.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 38.3 g 76.6%

Vitamin A 7.8% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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