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Quinoa Salad With Tahini Dressing 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Salad With Tahini Dressing 1 Recipe

Quinoa Salad With Tahini Dressing 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 38.1g 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. With 10.3 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for Quinoa Salad With Tahini Dressing 1, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.71 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C22.1 mg36.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate98.6 mcg24.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium97.9 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Iron3.6 mg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium88.6 mg22.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus249.3 mg24.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium467.9 mg13.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium227.7 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Copper0.71 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.71 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High
Selenium2.9 mcg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.2 g9.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.4 g14.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.1 g18.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.9 g 26%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 318.8 mg 13.3%

Total Carbohydrates 38.1 g 12.7%

Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 10.3 g 20.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 51.7%

Calcium 13.7% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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