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Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 16g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 38 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Moroccan-Style Cornish Game Hens has been given a composite ranking of 60, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A17000 IU340%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium960 mg27.4%
Sodium240 mg10%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein38 g76%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat37 g56.9%
Saturated Fat9 g45%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 Calories from Fat 330

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 37 g 56.9%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 210 mg 70%

Sodium 240 mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 38 g 76%

Vitamin A 340% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 10% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Moroccan-Style-Cornish-Game-Hens-103910 Embed Table:

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