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Spinach and Feta Quinoa Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach and Feta Quinoa Salad Recipe

Spinach and Feta Quinoa Salad has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 68.9g 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. With 20.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 9 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 very 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 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 86, for Spinach and Feta Quinoa Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol12.9 mcg
Vitamin C43.8 mg73%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.7 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.56 mg37.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.56 mg33%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.7 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.56 mg28.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate289.3 mcg72.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium187.6 mg18.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron5.1 mg28.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium177.5 mg44.4%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus314 mg31.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium0.56 mg0.02%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium199.6 mg8.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.2 mg15%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.56 mg28.1%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.7 mg84.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium6.7 mcg9.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.7 g12.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber6.4 g25.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 Calories from Fat 150

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.7 g 25.7%

Saturated Fat 4.4 g 22%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16.6 mg 5.5%

Sodium 355.3 mg 14.8%

Total Carbohydrates 68.9 g 23%

Dietary Fiber 11.4 g45.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 20.6 g 41.2%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 130%

Calcium 33.4% Iron 50%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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