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Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad Recipe

Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 48g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

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 69, for Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C12 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium550 mg15.7%
Sodium1060 mg44.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48 g16%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g18%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1060 mg 44.2%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 9 g 18%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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