Morrocan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Morrocan Chicken Tagine has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 15.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 68.2 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 high MUFA and average 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".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.36 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 61, for Morrocan Chicken Tagine, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 47% | |
| Calories from Fat | 43% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Vitamin E
- Very high in Riboflavin
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 840 IU | 16.8% | ||
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 4.8% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 4.6 mg | 15.5% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.27 mg | 17.8% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.54 mg | 31.9% | ||
| Niacin | 26 mg | 129.8% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 1.4 mg | 72.1% | ||
| Folate | 32.8 mcg | 8.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 19.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 3.5 mg | 34.5% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 82 mg | 8.2% | ||
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24.2% | ||
| Magnesium | 114 mg | 28.5% | ||
| Phosphorus | 711 mg | 71.1% | ||
| Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium | 241.7 mg | 10.1% | ||
| Zinc | 4.3 mg | 28.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 18.5% | ||
| Manganese | 0.48 mg | 24% | ||
| Selenium | 55.2 mcg | 78.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 5.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 12.4% | ||
| Sugars | 9.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 68.2 g | 136.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 42.6% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.7 g 42.6%
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 214.2 mg 71.4%
Sodium 241.7 mg 10.1%
Total Carbohydrates 15.9 g 5.3%
Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%
Sugars 9.3 g
Protein 68.2 g 136.4%
Vitamin A 16.8% Vitamin C 4.8%
Calcium 8.2% Iron 24.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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