Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa And Wheatberry Salad

Trader Joe's - Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa And Wheatberry Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 50g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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.

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.

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 an Appetizer.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Trader Joe's - Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa And Wheatberry Salad has been given a composite ranking of 80, and on a regular basis.