Morroccan Tagine-Style Chicken Recipe
Morroccan Tagine-Style Chicken has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 34.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 72, for Morroccan Tagine-Style Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 27% | |
| Calories from Fat | 25% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- High in Niacin
- High in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 190 IU | 3.8% | ||
| Vitamin C | 4.7 mg | 7.8% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.12 mg | 7.7% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg | 12% | ||
| Niacin | 4.8 mg | 24% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg | 30.1% | ||
| Folate | 52.4 mcg | 13.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24 mcg | 4% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 10.8% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.3% | ||
| Magnesium | 54.8 mg | 13.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 215 mg | 21.5% | ||
| Potassium | 444.2 mg | 12.7% | ||
| Sodium | 527 mg | 22% | ||
| Zinc | 2.2 mg | 14.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.26 mg | 13.1% | ||
| Manganese | 0.64 mg | 32.2% | ||
| Selenium | 11.8 mcg | 16.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 11.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 25.2% | ||
| Sugars | 4.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.3 g | 38.6% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 12.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.1 g 12.5%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 57.3 mg 19.1%
Sodium 527 mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 34.4 g 11.5%
Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%
Sugars 4.7 g
Protein 19.3 g 38.6%
Vitamin A 3.8% Vitamin C 7.8%
Calcium 5.8% Iron 14.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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