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Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad Recipe

Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 24g 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 6 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.

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 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 74, for Colorful Quick Quinoa Grecian Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium270 mg7.7%
Sodium200 mg8.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24 g8%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 200 mg 8.3%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 6% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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