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Quinoa Chicken Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Chicken Couscous Recipe

Quinoa Chicken Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin.

The food contains 27.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 72, for Quinoa Chicken Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A220 IU4.4%
Vitamin C10 mg16.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.7 mg5.7%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.5%
Riboflavin1.3 mg74.2%
Niacin3.2 mg16.2%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%
Folate16.8 mcg4.2%
Vitamin B120.44 mcg7.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium135 mg13.5%
Iron3.2 mg17.7%
Magnesium18 mg4.5%
Phosphorus416 mg41.6%
Potassium215.6 mg6.2%
Sodium456.5 mg19%
Zinc0.93 mg6.2%
Copper0.04 mg2%
Manganese0.05 mg2.7%
Selenium7.7 mcg11%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.6 g9.2%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.8 g30.5%
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.5%
Monounsaturated Fat10.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.8 g 30.5%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 33.3 mg 11.1%

Sodium 456.5 mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 27.6 g 9.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 14.2 g 28.4%

Vitamin A 4.4% Vitamin C 16.6%

Calcium 13.5% Iron 17.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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