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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs Recipe

Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 3.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 53.1 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 belongs to Moroccan 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 10, for Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein52%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A425 IU8.5%
Vitamin C2.2 mg3.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.4%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.4%
Niacin0.2 mg1%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.4%
Folate1.2 mcg0.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.04 mg0.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium54 mg5.4%
Iron0.97 mg5.4%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Phosphorus16 mg1.6%
Potassium61.4 mg1.8%
Sodium407.5 mg17%
Zinc0.15 mg1%
Copper0.03 mg1.7%
Manganese0.13 mg6.6%
Selenium0.84 mcg1.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g1.3%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars1.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein53.1 g106.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.4 g31.4%
Saturated Fat6.6 g33%
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.4 g 31.4%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 222.1 mg 74%

Sodium 407.5 mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 3.8 g 1.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 53.1 g 106.2%

Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C 3.6%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 5.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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