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Weight Watchers Greek Chicken With Lemon Couscous 8 Points - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Weight Watchers Greek Chicken With Lemon Couscous 8 Points Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A68.7 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol15.9 mcg
Vitamin C4.4 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.3 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.8 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.44 mg22%Top 10%Very High
Folate10.6 mcg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.88 mg8.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.7 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.88 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.2 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus118.1 mg11.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium166.5 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium135.3 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.44 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.44 mg22%Top 30%High
Selenium6.2 mcg8.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.8 g8.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.9%Top 30%High
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.4 g22.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.3 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 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 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

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