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Couscous Chicken With Orange Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Chicken With Orange Sauce Recipe

Couscous Chicken With Orange Sauce has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 11.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 31.9 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 73, for Couscous Chicken With Orange Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A357.8 IU7.2%Top 30%High
Retinol15.6 mcg
Vitamin C10.2 mg17%Top 30%High
Vitamin D10.2 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.7 mg33.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.44 mg22.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate12.4 mcg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.6 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.89 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.8 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus130.7 mg13.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium237.8 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium172 mg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.44 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.1 mcg15.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.8 g15%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22 g 33.8%

Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.8 mg 30.9%

Sodium 387.1 mg 16.1%

Total Carbohydrates 11.4 g 3.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 31.9 g 63.8%

Vitamin A 16.1% Vitamin C 38.3%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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