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Couscous and Glazed Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous and Glazed Chicken Recipe

Couscous and Glazed Chicken has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 68g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

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 64, for Couscous and Glazed Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium410 mg11.7%
Sodium670 mg27.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate68 g22.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars12 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.3%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 Calories from Fat 190

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21 g 32.3%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 670 mg 27.9%

Total Carbohydrates 68 g 22.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 12 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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