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Melon Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Melon Salad Recipe

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

The food contains 17g 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 average 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.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 82, for Melon Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • 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 A100 IU2%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium390 mg11.1%
Sodium20 mg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars13 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 20 mg 0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 13 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 6% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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