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Mediterranean Farro Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Farro Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Farro Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 40g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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.

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 belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. 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 74, for Mediterranean Farro Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium340 mg9.7%
Sodium550 mg22.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 550 mg 22.9%

Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 20% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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