Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad Recipe

Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 55g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 30 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spicy Creamy Cajun Ham and Black Eyed Peas Salad has been given a composite ranking of 57, and in moderation.