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quinoa salad-easy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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quinoa salad-easy Recipe

quinoa salad-easy has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 29g 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 6.2 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 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing quinoa salad-easy has been given a composite ranking of 89, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2575 IU51.5%
Vitamin C8 mg13.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.84 mg2.8%
Thiamin0.17 mg11.4%
Riboflavin0.15 mg9.1%
Niacin1.1 mg5.7%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate56.4 mcg14.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36 mg3.6%
Iron2.4 mg13.3%
Magnesium75.6 mg18.9%
Phosphorus176 mg17.6%
Potassium324.1 mg9.3%
Sodium189.9 mg7.9%
Zinc1.2 mg8.1%
Copper0.25 mg12.3%
Manganese0.74 mg37%
Selenium2.8 mcg4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29 g9.7%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.7 g7.2%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 189.9 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 6.2 g 12.4%

Vitamin A 51.5% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 3.6% Iron 13.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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