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Mixed vegetable-based salad portion
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Salad spoon (15 g) has 3 calories. That works out to 20 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 8.3 µg of Vitamin K covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
3
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 29% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.7 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 2 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 6 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 30 kcal |
Calculated from 20 calories per 100 g.
A salad spoon serving is a spoon-sized portion of mixed vegetable salad, not a serving utensil. It commonly contains chopped tomato, cucumber, peppers, and leafy greens, though the mix can vary with the meal and season.
No, a salad spoon serving made with fresh raw vegetables usually does not freeze well. Lettuce, cucumber, and tomato become limp and watery after thawing, so prepare only what you expect to eat fresh.
Keep a salad spoon serving crisp by drying the vegetables thoroughly and packing the dressing separately. Use a leakproof container and add the dressing just before eating; watery ingredients such as tomato are best packed apart.
No, dress a salad spoon serving just before serving rather than well in advance. Salt and acidic ingredients draw moisture from chopped vegetables, making the salad limp; keep the dressing separate if serving later.
A dressed salad spoon serving is best eaten soon after it is mixed, since the vegetables soften as they sit. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and discard them if they have been left at room temperature for a long time.
Yes, a salad spoon serving can include cooked vegetables, such as cooled green beans or beetroot. Let cooked ingredients cool completely before mixing them with raw vegetables, so they do not wilt the greens.
Add beans, chickpeas, lentils, egg, or another protein-rich topping to make a salad spoon serving more filling. Keep the additions chilled and mix them in shortly before serving to preserve the fresh vegetables’ texture.
Arugula, spinach, shredded cabbage, or watercress can replace lettuce in a salad spoon serving. Choose based on the flavor you want: cabbage stays crunchy, while spinach and watercress make a softer, more delicate mix.
A salad spoon serving turns soggy when wet vegetables, salt, or dressing sit together for too long. Wash and dry greens well, store cut vegetables covered, and add seasoning only shortly before serving.
Yes, you can eat a salad spoon serving before a workout, but a large portion of raw vegetables may feel bulky for some people. If you need readily available energy, pair it with a familiar carbohydrate-containing food.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
8.25µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
27µg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
1.35mg · 2% DV
Folate
5.25µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.12mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.7mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 3 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Here, “Salad spoon” refers to a spoonful-sized portion of mixed vegetable salad, not the serving utensil. What goes into it depends on the salad, but it is generally a small helping of vegetables served alongside a meal.
The texture can range from crisp to tender, depending on the vegetables and how finely they are cut. In many places, salad is served as a side with lunch or dinner; you can also pair this small portion with soup, grains or a main dish. It is light in calories and provides some fibre (1.5 g per 100 g). For a lighter serving, keep the dressing modest or serve it on the side.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.