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Quinoa Melange Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Melange Salad Recipe

Quinoa Melange Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 31.7g 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 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 85, for Quinoa Melange Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1125 IU22.5%
Vitamin C14.5 mg24.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.58 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.5%
Riboflavin1 mg60.8%
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.1%
Folate46.4 mcg11.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.38 mg3.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17 mg1.7%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium18.4 mg4.6%
Phosphorus284 mg28.4%
Potassium234.9 mg6.7%
Sodium190.3 mg7.9%
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%
Copper0.09 mg4.5%
Manganese0.19 mg9.4%
Selenium0.42 mcg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.7 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.8%
Sugars2.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.3 g11.2%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.3 g 11.2%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 190.3 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 31.7 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 22.5% Vitamin C 24.1%

Calcium 1.7% Iron 17%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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