Weight Watchers Greek Chicken With Lemon Couscous 8 Points has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 58.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 25.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Greek 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 69, for Weight Watchers Greek Chicken With Lemon Couscous 8 Points, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 21% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 68.7 IU | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 15.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 4.4 mg | 7.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 5.3 IU | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 4.8 mg | 24.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 10.6 mcg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.88 mg | 8.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 16.7 mg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.88 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 24.2 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 118.1 mg | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 166.5 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 135.3 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.44 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.44 mg | 22% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 6.2 mcg | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.4 g | 22.7% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 Calories from Fat 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8 g 15.1%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 48.2 mg 16.1%
Sodium 307.1 mg 12.8%
Total Carbohydrates 58.6 g 19.5%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%
Sugars 1.3 g
Protein 25.8 g 51.6%
Vitamin A 3.1% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 3.8% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 17.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 330
Protein 20.6 g | Carbs 40.2 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 6.2 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 73
Protein 10 g | Carbs 2.88 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 158
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 23.9 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 209
Protein 11 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 5.4 g