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Refreshing Cucumber Salsa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Refreshing Cucumber Salsa Recipe

Refreshing Cucumber Salsa has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Folate.

The food contains 2.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 0.9 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.04 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. 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 87, for Refreshing Cucumber Salsa, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat77%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Iron
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1750 IU35%
Vitamin C7.8 mg13%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Niacin0.6 mg3%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate84 mcg21%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron5 mg28%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Potassium177 mg5.1%
Sodium191 mg8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.8 g0.9%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein0.9 g1.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.5 g8.5%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.5 g 8.5%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 191 mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 2.8 g 0.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 0.9 g 1.8%

Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 13%

Calcium 3% Iron 28%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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