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Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados ! - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados! Recipe

Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados! has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 27g 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. With 7.6 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Greek Quinoa Salad With Avocados! has been given a composite ranking of 95, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.35 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol5.6 mcg
Vitamin C8 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.7 IU0.17%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate50.5 mcg12.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.7 mg7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.5 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.7 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium29.6 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus74.2 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium282.2 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium155.6 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.7 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.35 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Selenium1.4 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.4 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.6 g5.3%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.9 g13.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g8.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 Calories from Fat 230

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.6 g 39.4%

Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11.1 mg 3.7%

Sodium 446.7 mg 18.6%

Total Carbohydrates 27 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.8%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 7.6 g 15.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 38.3%

Calcium 9.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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