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Morrocan Chicken With Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Morrocan Chicken With Couscous Recipe

Morrocan Chicken With Couscous has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 65.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 35.4 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.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 83, for Morrocan Chicken With Couscous, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

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 A0.41 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol18.9 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.1 mg20.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.2 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Folate12 mcg3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid3.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.2 mcg3.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19.8 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.1 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus101.8 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.2 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium100.3 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.81 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.2 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Selenium7.5 mcg10.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.3 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3 g
Glucose1.4 mg
Fructose1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.2 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.5 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 646 Calories from Fat 245

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.2 g 41.8%

Saturated Fat 6.9 g 34.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 103.5 mg 34.5%

Sodium 492.4 mg 20.5%

Total Carbohydrates 65.5 g 21.8%

Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.4%

Sugars 14.7 g

Protein 35.4 g 70.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 9.7% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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