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Moroccan-Style Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan-Style Chicken Recipe

Moroccan-Style Chicken has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 15.3g 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 34 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 82, for Moroccan-Style Chicken, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat61%
 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
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A81 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Retinol14.6 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.6 mg12.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Folate8.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.23 mcg3.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.6 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.7 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium11.5 mg2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus72.8 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium136.6 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium121.5 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.7 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.4 mcg7.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.6 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.77 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.1 g12.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 498 Calories from Fat 311

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34.6 g 53.2%

Saturated Fat 7.7 g 38.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 138.6 mg 46.2%

Sodium 517.5 mg 21.6%

Total Carbohydrates 15.3 g 5.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 34 g 68%

Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 33.3%

Calcium 6.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/moroccan-style-chicken-350918 Embed Table:

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