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

Couscous With Chicken has a high-calorie, high-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 52.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 45.8 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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.

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 Couscous With Chicken has been given a composite ranking of 76, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs46%

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol3.5 mcg
Vitamin C5.1 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.1 mg25.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Folate11.1 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.7 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.51 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus122 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.25 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium65.2 mg2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.51 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.25 mg12.7%Top 30%High
Selenium12.9 mcg18.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.2 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.8 g2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.33 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 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 469 Calories from Fat 65

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.3 g 11.2%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.2 mg 30.4%

Sodium 257.4 mg 10.7%

Total Carbohydrates 52.3 g 17.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.6%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 45.8 g 91.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 33.3%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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