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Middle Eastern Chicken With Pumpkin and Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Middle Eastern Chicken With Pumpkin and Couscous Recipe

Middle Eastern Chicken With Pumpkin and Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 24g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 25 gms of protein, it is 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.

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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine. 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 83, for Middle Eastern Chicken With Pumpkin and Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.8 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol3.3 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.8 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.4 mg21.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.36 mg18.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate11.3 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.73 mg7.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10.6 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.36 mg2%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium15.7 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus95.6 mg9.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium252.9 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Sodium44.5 mg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.7 mcg28.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.8 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.55 g2.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.1 g18.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.55 g2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284 Calories from Fat 86

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.5 g 14.6%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64 mg 21.3%

Sodium 121.8 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 25 g 50%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 2.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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