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Greek Salad and Dressing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Salad and Dressing Recipe

Greek Salad and Dressing has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 14.5g 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. With 6.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average 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 Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for Greek Salad and Dressing, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat71%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.9 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol9.1 mcg
Vitamin C17.3 mg28.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.29 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate52.2 mcg13%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.29 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60.4 mg6%Top 30%High
Iron0.88 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium11.7 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus45.7 mg4.6%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium175.1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium158.4 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.29 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.3 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.5 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.9 g3.8%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
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.6 g10.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g8.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 202

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.4 g 34.5%

Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 22.2 mg 7.4%

Sodium 540.3 mg 22.5%

Total Carbohydrates 14.5 g 4.8%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 6.7 g

Protein 6.4 g 12.8%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 98.3%

Calcium 20.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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