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Val's Homemade Salsa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Val's Homemade Salsa Recipe

Val's Homemade Salsa has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 10.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 1.9 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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.

It has a low 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Val's Homemade Salsa has been given a composite ranking of 97, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1180 IU23.6%
Vitamin C22.1 mg36.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.76 mg2.5%
Thiamin0.12 mg8.3%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.7%
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%
Vitamin B60.22 mg10.8%
Folate32.4 mcg8.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17 mg1.7%
Iron0.94 mg5.2%
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%
Phosphorus52 mg5.2%
Potassium442.5 mg12.6%
Sodium17 mg0.7%
Zinc0.24 mg1.6%
Copper0.16 mg7.9%
Manganese0.26 mg13.1%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.5 g3.5%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.9 g3.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.7 g1.1%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.7 g 1.1%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 17 mg 0.7%

Total Carbohydrates 10.5 g 3.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 1.9 g 3.8%

Vitamin A 23.6% Vitamin C 36.8%

Calcium 1.7% Iron 5.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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