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El Torito Southwestern Caesar Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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El Torito Southwestern Caesar Salad Recipe

El Torito Southwestern Caesar Salad has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 18.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 10.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Southwestern cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing El Torito Southwestern Caesar Salad has been given a composite ranking of 80, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat79%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4.1 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol5.4 mcg
Vitamin C20.2 mg33.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.1 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.83 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate69 mcg17.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium66.9 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium49.2 mg12.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus134.7 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Potassium208.3 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium244 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.41 mg20.7%Top 30%High
Selenium2.1 mcg3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.6 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.9%Top 30%High
Sugars2.2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.4 g31.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.8 g19%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat9.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542 Calories from Fat 445

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 49.4 g 76%

Saturated Fat 9.2 g 46%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 23.5 mg 7.8%

Sodium 590.6 mg 24.6%

Total Carbohydrates 18.5 g 6.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 10.2 g 20.4%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 81.7%

Calcium 16.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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