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Dina's Organic Orzo Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dina's Organic Orzo Salad Recipe

Dina's Organic Orzo Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 31.4g 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 4.9 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's average 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 79, for Dina's Organic Orzo Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A190 IU3.8%
Vitamin C2.9 mg4.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.01 mg0.6%
Riboflavin0 mg0.2%
Niacin0.16 mg0.8%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.9%
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.02 mg0.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23 mg2.3%
Iron0.47 mg2.6%
Magnesium2.4 mg0.6%
Phosphorus6 mg0.6%
Potassium12.8 mg0.4%
Sodium135.9 mg5.7%
Zinc0.03 mg0.2%
Copper0.02 mg0.8%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.4 g10.5%
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.2%
Sugars1.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.9 g9.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 135.9 mg 5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 31.4 g 10.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 4.9 g 9.8%

Vitamin A 3.8% Vitamin C 4.9%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 2.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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