Homemade - Cashew Salad has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 13g 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 8.2 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 81, for Homemade - Cashew Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 7% | |
Calories from Fat | 83% | |
Calories from Carbs | 10% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1900 IU | 38% | ||
Vitamin C | 14.4 mg | 24% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 5.6 mg | 18.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.8 mg | 4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.12 mcg | 2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.4 mg | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 80 mg | 8% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium | 84 mg | 21% | ||
Phosphorus | 200 mg | 20% | ||
Potassium | 410 mg | 11.7% | ||
Sodium | 340 mg | 14.2% | ||
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 6.3 mcg | 9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13 g | 4.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.2 g | 16.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 46.5 g | 71.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 56.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 23 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 Calories from Fat 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.5 g 71.5%
Saturated Fat 11.3 g 56.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%
Sodium 340 mg 14.2%
Total Carbohydrates 13 g 4.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 8.2 g 16.4%
Vitamin A 38% Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 8% Iron 18%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 159
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 404
Protein 17 g | Carbs 46 g | Fat 18 g
Per 100g | Calories 159
Protein 5 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 5 g
Per 100g | Calories 98
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 159
Protein 5 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 5 g
Per 100g | Calories 792
Protein 37 g | Carbs 116 g | Fat 20 g