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Salsa Couscous Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Salsa Couscous Chicken Recipe

Salsa Couscous Chicken has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 26.1g 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 17.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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".

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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 a 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 63, for Salsa Couscous Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A635 IU12.7%
Vitamin C14.1 mg23.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg4%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.3%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.8%
Niacin5.8 mg29.1%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20.1%
Folate31.6 mcg7.9%
Vitamin B120.24 mcg4%
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg12.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron2.2 mg12.4%
Magnesium36.8 mg9.2%
Phosphorus162 mg16.2%
Potassium445.7 mg12.7%
Sodium485.4 mg20.2%
Zinc1.8 mg11.7%
Copper0.4 mg20.2%
Manganese0.23 mg11.4%
Selenium26.1 mcg37.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.1 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.3 g34.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.9 g7.5%
Saturated Fat0.9 g4.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.9 g 7.5%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 57.3 mg 19.1%

Sodium 485.4 mg 20.2%

Total Carbohydrates 26.1 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 17.3 g 34.6%

Vitamin A 12.7% Vitamin C 23.5%

Calcium 5% Iron 12.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=984039 Embed Table:

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