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Mediterranean Breakfast Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Breakfast Quinoa Recipe

Mediterranean Breakfast Quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 44g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Mediterranean Breakfast Quinoa, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium500 mg14.3%
Sodium390 mg16.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44 g14.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars15 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 390 mg 16.3%

Total Carbohydrates 44 g 14.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 15 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 20% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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