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Fiber-rich, low-calorie salad
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sikon salad (150 g) has 57 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.7 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 3.9 g of fiber. Its 33 µg of Vitamin K covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
57
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
11.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
3.9g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 12% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 70 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 34 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 110 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Sikon salad is built around sikon, while the other ingredients vary by recipe. Add fresh vegetables or herbs you enjoy, then season with a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing so the main ingredient remains the focus.
To make Sikon salad, wash the sikon thoroughly, drain it well, and chop it for serving. Add any recipe-specific vegetables, then dress the salad shortly before eating to keep it from turning watery.
Sikon salad does not have a widely standardized origin or a single universally recognized recipe. It is best understood through the local preparation you encounter, since ingredients and serving customs can vary between households.
Yes, sikon can be cooked, but that changes the texture from the crisp, fresh style associated with a salad. If you want to try it warm, cook the sikon separately and combine it with the other ingredients just before serving.
Drain the sikon thoroughly before assembling Sikon salad, and add the dressing just before serving. If you have washed the leaves ahead, dry them well and keep them chilled in a container rather than leaving them wet.
You can prepare the ingredients for Sikon salad ahead, but keep the dressing separate. Combine them shortly before serving; leaving chopped vegetables in an acidic dressing for too long can soften them and release liquid.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing is a straightforward match for Sikon salad. Vinegar can add a sharper note, but start with a small amount and taste as you go so the dressing does not overwhelm the sikon.
Sikon salad works as a fresh side for grilled fish, meat, or vegetables. It can also sit alongside a grain or bean dish; serve the salad separately so its dressing does not soften the other foods.
Yes, drained beans or chickpeas can make Sikon salad more substantial. Fold them in gently after draining, then taste the dressing again, since the added ingredients may call for a little more lemon or seasoning.
Store leftover Sikon salad covered in the refrigerator and eat it soon, as dressed vegetables lose their crisp texture as they sit. For better leftovers, keep the dressing separate and combine only the portion you plan to serve.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
33µg · 28% DV
Vitamin C
13.5mg · 15% DV
Folate
27µg · 7% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Sodium
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 57 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Sikon salad is a vegetable salad centred on sikon, served as a leafy green. Its precise regional origin and a single defining recipe are not well established, so the ingredients and dressing can vary. The name on its own does not point to a particular fixed combination of vegetables.
It suits a light side dish alongside a main course, or a simple lunch with bread or other filling ingredients. A lemon-based dressing with a little olive oil keeps the leaves fresh-tasting without weighing the salad down. At 38 calories and 2.6 g of fibre per 100 g, it adds fibre and vegetables to a meal while remaining relatively light.
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
0.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.