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Romaine Hearts with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette Recipe

Romaine Hearts with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 13g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 85, for Romaine Hearts with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A26000 IU520%
Vitamin C78 mg130%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium860 mg24.6%
Sodium1000 mg41.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23 g35.4%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 Calories from Fat 200

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23 g 35.4%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 520% Vitamin C 130%

Calcium 10% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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