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Mexican Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing Recipe

Mexican Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of 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 2 gms of protein, it is low 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 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Salad with Pomegranate-Lime Dressing has been given a composite ranking of 75, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C15 mg25%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium240 mg6.9%
Sodium440 mg18.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12 g4%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 440 mg 18.3%

Total Carbohydrates 12 g 4%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 4% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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