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Quinoa Salad 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Salad 8 Recipe

Quinoa Salad 8 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 23.3g 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 4.9 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 94, for Quinoa Salad 8, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.45 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C14.3 mg23.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.45 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate35.7 mcg8.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.7 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.89 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium29.9 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus69.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium190.6 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium210.8 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.45 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.45 mg22.3%Top 30%High
Selenium1.3 mcg1.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.4 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.2 g4.4%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.8 g13.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 Calories from Fat 177

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.7 g 30.3%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 472.2 mg 19.7%

Total Carbohydrates 23.3 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 4.9 g 9.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 53.3%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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