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Garden Cucumber Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Garden Cucumber Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 15g 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 2.6 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 96, for Garden Cucumber Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1410 IU28.2%
Vitamin C60.6 mg101%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.8 mg2.7%
Thiamin0.11 mg7.6%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.2%
Niacin1 mg5.2%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.7%
Folate47.2 mcg11.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium57 mg5.7%
Iron1.6 mg8.7%
Magnesium44 mg11%
Phosphorus73 mg7.3%
Potassium551.8 mg15.8%
Sodium11.7 mg0.5%
Zinc0.57 mg3.8%
Copper0.16 mg8.2%
Manganese0.39 mg19.4%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15 g5%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars2.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.3 g3.5%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.3 g 3.5%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 11.7 mg 0.5%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 2.6 g 5.2%

Vitamin A 28.2% Vitamin C 101%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 8.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=734652 Embed Table:

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