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Big Green Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Big Green Salad Recipe

Big Green Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 94, for Big Green Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A17000 IU340%
Vitamin C48 mg80%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium540 mg15.4%
Sodium20 mg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 20 mg 0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 340% Vitamin C 80%

Calcium 8% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Big-Green-Salad-241515 Embed Table:

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