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Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit Recipe

Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 33.2g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 61.7 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 Exotic Spinach Couscous & Chicken with Tropical Fruit has been given a composite ranking of 75, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein52%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.5 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol4.5 mcg
Vitamin C6.8 mg11.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.5 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.7 mg28.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.42 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate25.7 mcg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27.4 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.64 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.9 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus128.2 mg12.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.21 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium196.4 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.42 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.21 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Selenium17 mcg24.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.89 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.1 g26.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 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 481 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.4 g 16%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 136.8 mg 45.6%

Sodium 925.1 mg 38.5%

Total Carbohydrates 33.2 g 11.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 61.7 g 123.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 53.3%

Calcium 12.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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