best low carb salad has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 7.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 44.2 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.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 19, for best low carb salad, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 34% | |
Calories from Fat | 60% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1230 IU | 24.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 8.6 mg | 14.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 7.6 IU | 1.9% | ||
Vitamin E | 4.4 mg | 14.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 11.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.56 mg | 32.7% | ||
Niacin | 13.6 mg | 68.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.81 mg | 40.6% | ||
Folate | 60.8 mcg | 15.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.4 mcg | 22.7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 2.1 mg | 21.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 328 mg | 32.8% | ||
Iron | 2.7 mg | 14.8% | ||
Magnesium | 59.2 mg | 14.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 533 mg | 53.3% | ||
Potassium | 593 mg | 16.9% | ||
Sodium | 834.9 mg | 34.8% | ||
Zinc | 2.8 mg | 18.4% | ||
Copper | 0.17 mg | 8.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7.4% | ||
Selenium | 41.7 mcg | 59.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 2.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 44.2 g | 88.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 35.1 g | 54% | ||
Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 10 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.1 g 54%
Saturated Fat 12.2 g 61%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 320.3 mg 106.8%
Sodium 834.9 mg 34.8%
Total Carbohydrates 7.8 g 2.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 44.2 g 88.4%
Vitamin A 24.6% Vitamin C 14.4%
Calcium 32.8% Iron 14.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 20.5 g | Carbs 2.8 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 224
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 10.2 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 144
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 16 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 298
Protein 16.9 g | Carbs 31.5 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 35.6 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 20.4 g | Fat 26.8 g