Blue Cheese, Walnut, & Cherry Salad Recipe
Blue Cheese, Walnut, & Cherry Salad has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 11.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 35.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and high 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.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 72, for Blue Cheese, Walnut, & Cherry Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 30% | |
| Calories from Fat | 61% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 10% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Vitamin E
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6015 IU | 120.3% | ||
| Vitamin C | 22.5 mg | 37.5% | ||
| Vitamin D | 3.6 IU | 0.9% | ||
| Vitamin E | 4.8 mg | 15.9% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13.4% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.8% | ||
| Niacin | 13.7 mg | 68.6% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.89 mg | 44.4% | ||
| Folate | 160.4 mcg | 40.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.72 mcg | 12% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.6 mg | 15.6% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 218 mg | 21.8% | ||
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.8% | ||
| Magnesium | 113.2 mg | 28.3% | ||
| Phosphorus | 403 mg | 40.3% | ||
| Potassium | 859.6 mg | 24.6% | ||
| Sodium | 705.9 mg | 29.4% | ||
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | 15.2% | ||
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 19.9% | ||
| Manganese | 1.1 mg | 56% | ||
| Selenium | 24.4 mcg | 34.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 3.8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.8% | ||
| Sugars | 5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 50.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.2 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.6 g 50.2%
Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 83.6 mg 27.9%
Sodium 705.9 mg 29.4%
Total Carbohydrates 11.5 g 3.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 35.7 g 71.4%
Vitamin A 120.3% Vitamin C 37.5%
Calcium 21.8% Iron 17.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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