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Balsamic Blue Cheese Sallad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Balsamic Blue Cheese Sallad Recipe

Balsamic Blue Cheese Sallad has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 21.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.4 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 low MUFA and average 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.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Balsamic Blue Cheese Sallad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2320 IU46.4%
Vitamin C20.3 mg33.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.94 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.5%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.2%
Niacin0.9 mg4.5%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.6%
Folate135.6 mcg33.9%
Vitamin B120.21 mcg3.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium137 mg13.7%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium33.6 mg8.4%
Phosphorus159 mg15.9%
Potassium356.7 mg10.2%
Sodium248.4 mg10.4%
Zinc1.2 mg7.7%
Copper0.29 mg14.3%
Manganese1.1 mg53.4%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.5 g7.2%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars13.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.4 g14.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.3 g23.5%
Saturated Fat4.2 g21%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.3 g 23.5%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13 mg 4.3%

Sodium 248.4 mg 10.4%

Total Carbohydrates 21.5 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 13.5 g

Protein 7.4 g 14.8%

Vitamin A 46.4% Vitamin C 33.9%

Calcium 13.7% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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