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Quinoa Salad 4 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Salad 4 Recipe

Quinoa Salad 4 has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 28.7g 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. 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.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 80, for Quinoa Salad 4, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A41.2 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Retinol7.1 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate95.3 mcg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium63.5 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Iron2.4 mg13.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium83.5 mg20.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus222.4 mg22.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium321.2 mg9.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium254.2 mg10.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese1.2 mg58.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium4.7 mcg6.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.8 g11.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.8%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.9 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.9 g6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.3 g 5.1%

Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4.4 mg 1.5%

Sodium 216.1 mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 28.7 g 9.6%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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