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Cucumber-Avocado Salsa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cucumber-Avocado Salsa Recipe

Cucumber-Avocado Salsa has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 26g 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 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cucumber-Avocado Salsa has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium690 mg19.7%
Sodium1950 mg81.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber8 g32%
Sugars13 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 160

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1950 mg 81.3%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 8 g32%

Sugars 13 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 8% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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