Coconut-Cashew Basmati Rice Salad Recipe

Coconut-Cashew Basmati Rice Salad has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 91g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 8.1 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Indian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Coconut-Cashew Basmati Rice Salad has been given a composite ranking of 49, and in moderation.