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Quinoa with Corn , Scallions and Mint - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa with Corn, Scallions, and Mint Recipe

Quinoa with Corn, Scallions, and Mint has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 34g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 7 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for Quinoa with Corn, Scallions, and Mint, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs58%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium330 mg9.4%
Sodium150 mg6.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7 g14%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat4 g20%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 150 mg 6.3%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 4% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Quinoa-with-Corn-Scallions-and-Mint-235480 Embed Table:

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