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Melon-Cucumber Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Melon-Cucumber Salad Recipe

Melon-Cucumber Salad has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 12g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 1 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low 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 low 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 84, for Melon-Cucumber Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs79%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2250 IU45%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium310 mg8.9%
Sodium15 mg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12 g4%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars10 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1 g1.5%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 10

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1 g 1.5%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 15 mg 0.6%

Total Carbohydrates 12 g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 10 g

Protein 1 g 2%

Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 2% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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