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Good for You Greek Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Good for You Greek Salad Recipe

Good for You Greek Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 16g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Good for You Greek Salad has been given a composite ranking of 53, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium480 mg13.7%
Sodium930 mg38.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat5 g25%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 5 g 25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 930 mg 38.8%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 15% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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