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Zucchini Chicken Couscous - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini Chicken Couscous Recipe

Zucchini Chicken Couscous has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 37.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.7 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 low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 64, for Zucchini Chicken Couscous, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A385 IU7.7%
Vitamin C11.7 mg19.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.3%
Niacin6.4 mg32.1%
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.4%
Folate4.4 mcg1.1%
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium32 mg3.2%
Iron1.8 mg10.1%
Magnesium19.6 mg4.9%
Phosphorus121 mg12.1%
Potassium195 mg5.6%
Sodium470.8 mg19.6%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.03 mg1.7%
Manganese0.03 mg1.6%
Selenium10.2 mcg14.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37.9 g12.6%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars3.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.7 g41.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 32.9 mg 11%

Sodium 470.8 mg 19.6%

Total Carbohydrates 37.9 g 12.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 20.7 g 41.4%

Vitamin A 7.7% Vitamin C 19.5%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 10.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=963123 Embed Table:

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