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Cilantro Lime Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cilantro Lime Quinoa Recipe

Cilantro Lime Quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 33.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.7 gms of protein, it is average 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 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Cilantro Lime Quinoa, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A450 IU9%
Vitamin C18 mg30%
Thiamin0.26 mg17%
Niacin4.2 mg21%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20%
Folate220 mcg55%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium116 mg29%
Potassium477 mg13.6%
Sodium135 mg5.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.7 g11.2%
Dietary Fiber5.8 g23.2%
Sugars6.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.7 g13.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.5%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 85

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.4 g 14.5%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%

Sodium 135 mg 5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 33.7 g 11.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 6.9 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 3% Iron 17%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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