Chicken stuffed courgette Recipe
Chicken stuffed courgette has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 5.3g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average 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 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 66, for Chicken stuffed courgette, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 22% | |
| Calories from Fat | 72% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 615 IU | 12.3% | ||
| Vitamin C | 31.6 mg | 52.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 18.8 IU | 4.7% | ||
| Vitamin E | 2.3 mg | 7.6% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.11 mg | 7.6% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.29 mg | 17.1% | ||
| Niacin | 5.3 mg | 26.4% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36 mg | 18.1% | ||
| Folate | 23.2 mcg | 5.8% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 mcg | 7.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 10.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 215 mg | 21.5% | ||
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.8% | ||
| Magnesium | 38.8 mg | 9.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 300 mg | 30% | ||
| Potassium | 360.1 mg | 10.3% | ||
| Sodium | 217.9 mg | 9.1% | ||
| Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 10% | ||
| Manganese | 0.47 mg | 23.5% | ||
| Selenium | 14.4 mcg | 20.6% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 1.8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | ||
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g | 38% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 42.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.4 g 42.2%
Saturated Fat 8.4 g 42%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 62.3 mg 20.8%
Sodium 217.9 mg 9.1%
Total Carbohydrates 5.3 g 1.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 19 g 38%
Vitamin A 12.3% Vitamin C 52.6%
Calcium 21.5% Iron 7.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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