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Avocado Quinoa Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Avocado Quinoa Salad Recipe

Avocado Quinoa Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 20g 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 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.

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

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 76, for Avocado Quinoa Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium440 mg12.6%
Sodium510 mg21.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 510 mg 21.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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