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Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Couscous has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 54g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 23 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

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 belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. 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 74, for Spiced Chicken and Vegetable Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4500 IU90%
Vitamin C48 mg80%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium810 mg23.1%
Sodium180 mg7.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54 g18%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 180 mg 7.5%

Total Carbohydrates 54 g 18%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 90% Vitamin C 80%

Calcium 6% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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