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Mediterranean Grain Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Grain Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Grain Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 15g 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 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 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mediterranean 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 35, for Mediterranean Grain Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium260 mg7.4%
Sodium1010 mg42.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15 g5%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4 g6.2%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 1010 mg 42.1%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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