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Easy and Delicious Mexican Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy and Delicious Mexican Salad Recipe

Easy and Delicious Mexican Salad has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 65.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. With 15.7 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's average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy and Delicious Mexican Salad has been given a composite ranking of 78, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.9 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol18.8 mcg
Vitamin C7.7 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.38 mg22.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.77 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate70 mcg17.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.38 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium108.5 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium44.6 mg11.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus131.5 mg13.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium332.3 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium385.5 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.2 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.38 mg19.2%Top 30%High
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25 g8.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.5%Top 10%Very High
Sugars3.4 g
Glucose1.5 mg
Fructose1.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g24.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 677 Calories from Fat 379

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 42.1 g 64.8%

Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 19.7 mg 6.6%

Sodium 1002.3 mg 41.8%

Total Carbohydrates 65.1 g 21.7%

Dietary Fiber 9.4 g37.6%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 15.7 g 31.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 33.3%

Calcium 28.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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