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Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers Recipe

Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 4.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 17.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Moroccan cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat69%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A280.2 IU5.6%Top 30%High
Retinol18 mcg
Vitamin C24.4 mg40.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.3 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg13.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate9.7 mcg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.46 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.8 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.92 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.3 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus75.1 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium173.7 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium160.6 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.92 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6 mcg8.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.26 g0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.46 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.9 g15.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.9 g15.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 192

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.4 g 32.9%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.9 mg 26.3%

Sodium 348.6 mg 14.5%

Total Carbohydrates 4.9 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 17.2 g 34.4%

Vitamin A 12.2% Vitamin C 88.3%

Calcium 3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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