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Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. 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 9, for Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium290 mg8.3%
Sodium1290 mg53.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat4 g20%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 1290 mg 53.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 15% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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