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Daily Garnish- Quinoa , Black Bean and avocado salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Daily Garnish- Quinoa, Black Bean and avocado salad Recipe

Daily Garnish- Quinoa, Black Bean and avocado salad has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 50.1g 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 11.5 gms of protein, it is high 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's low MUFA and low 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.9 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 87, for Daily Garnish- Quinoa, Black Bean and avocado salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs65%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A295 IU5.9%
Vitamin C15.7 mg26.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.15 mg10.3%
Riboflavin1.5 mg89.3%
Niacin0.78 mg3.9%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7%
Folate91.6 mcg22.9%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium27 mg2.7%
Iron4.9 mg27.2%
Magnesium48 mg12%
Phosphorus490 mg49%
Potassium442.6 mg12.6%
Sodium6.9 mg0.3%
Zinc0.75 mg5%
Copper0.26 mg13.1%
Manganese0.32 mg16.1%
Selenium0.91 mcg1.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate50.1 g16.7%
Dietary Fiber10 g40%
Sugars4.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.5 g23%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 6.9 mg 0.3%

Total Carbohydrates 50.1 g 16.7%

Dietary Fiber 10 g40%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 11.5 g 23%

Vitamin A 5.9% Vitamin C 26.2%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 27.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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