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Watercress and Orange Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Watercress and Orange Salad Recipe

Watercress and Orange Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 20g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3 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.

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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 73, for Watercress and Orange Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2250 IU45%
Vitamin C96 mg160%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium480 mg13.7%
Sodium1970 mg82.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1970 mg 82.1%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 160%

Calcium 15% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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