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Bird's Nest Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Bird's Nest Salad Recipe

Bird's Nest Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 5.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.86 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 59, for Bird's Nest Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat74%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2700 IU54%
Vitamin C19.8 mg33%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate148 mcg37%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Potassium162 mg4.6%
Sodium263 mg11%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.6 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%
Sugars1.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.4 g8.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.8 g19.7%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 115

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 57 mg 19%

Sodium 263 mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 5.6 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 4.4 g 8.8%

Vitamin A 54% Vitamin C 33%

Calcium 4% Iron 27%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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