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Mexican inspired salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican inspired salad Recipe

Mexican inspired salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 27.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is 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 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Mexican 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 88, for Mexican inspired salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat5%
 Calories from Carbs76%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C15.2 mg25.3%
Vitamin D6 IU1.5%
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.15 mg9.7%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.8%
Niacin1.8 mg8.9%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.3%
Folate112.8 mcg28.2%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24 mg2.4%
Iron1.7 mg9.5%
Magnesium60 mg15%
Phosphorus112 mg11.2%
Potassium449.5 mg12.8%
Sodium389 mg16.2%
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%
Copper0.16 mg7.9%
Manganese0.31 mg15.4%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.2 g9.1%
Dietary Fiber7.8 g31.2%
Sugars4.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.7 g13.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.8 g1.2%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 389 mg 16.2%

Total Carbohydrates 27.2 g 9.1%

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.2%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 25.3%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 9.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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