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Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing Recipe

Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 33.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 95, for Warm Quinoa & Broccoli Salad With Carrot-Ginger Dressing, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C20 mg33.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.4 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate47.6 mcg11.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.6 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium40.8 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus94.8 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium188.8 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium58.4 mg2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.4 mg20%Top 30%High
Selenium2 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.5 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.52 g2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 146.1 mg 6.1%

Total Carbohydrates 33.8 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 7.5 g 15%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 83.3%

Calcium 5.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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