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My favorite salad(Mediterranean style) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My favorite salad(Mediterranean style) Recipe

My favorite salad(Mediterranean style) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 22.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 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. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 93, for My favorite salad(Mediterranean style), and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6445 IU128.9%
Vitamin C47.9 mg79.8%
Vitamin D53.2 IU13.3%
Vitamin E0.88 mg2.9%
Thiamin0.22 mg14.7%
Riboflavin0.43 mg25.1%
Niacin4.2 mg20.9%
Vitamin B60.32 mg16%
Folate65.6 mcg16.4%
Vitamin B120.03 mcg0.5%
Pantothenic Acid1.8 mg17.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium69 mg6.9%
Iron2.7 mg15.1%
Magnesium42.8 mg10.7%
Phosphorus138 mg13.8%
Potassium987.9 mg28.2%
Sodium61.7 mg2.6%
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%
Copper0.41 mg20.6%
Manganese0.38 mg19.2%
Selenium7.5 mcg10.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.8 g7.6%
Dietary Fiber6.3 g25.2%
Sugars4.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.1 g12.5%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.1 g 12.5%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 61.7 mg 2.6%

Total Carbohydrates 22.8 g 7.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%

Sugars 4.4 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 128.9% Vitamin C 79.8%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 15.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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