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Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds: Whole Living Detox - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds: Whole Living Detox Recipe

Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds: Whole Living Detox has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 48.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 11.1 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 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.92 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 a low 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.

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 Quinoa Salad with Toasted Almonds: Whole Living Detox, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5455 IU109.1%
Vitamin C129.4 mg215.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E4.3 mg14.3%
Thiamin0.17 mg11.4%
Riboflavin1.1 mg63.1%
Niacin1.8 mg8.8%
Vitamin B60.38 mg18.9%
Folate58 mcg14.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium86 mg8.6%
Iron3.9 mg21.8%
Magnesium88 mg22%
Phosphorus393 mg39.3%
Potassium779.9 mg22.3%
Sodium36.4 mg1.5%
Zinc0.95 mg6.3%
Copper0.37 mg18.7%
Manganese0.82 mg40.8%
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.5 g16.2%
Dietary Fiber9.4 g37.6%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.1 g22.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.6 g22.5%
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%
Monounsaturated Fat7.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.6 g 22.5%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 36.4 mg 1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 48.5 g 16.2%

Dietary Fiber 9.4 g37.6%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 11.1 g 22.2%

Vitamin A 109.1% Vitamin C 215.6%

Calcium 8.6% Iron 21.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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