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Mexican Salad in a Jar⏱ 15 min total
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Mexican Salad in a Jar

Per 1 serving · 274 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
240
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    10g
    16% of calories
  • Carbs
    38g
    60% of calories
  • Fat
    6.8g
    24% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Mexican Salad in a Jar (274 g) has 240 calories, with 10 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 6.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in protein (20% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin A (39% DV).

Per 100 g
88cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.2g
Net carbs
29g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9g
6.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein20%
  • Dietary fiber32%
  • Vitamin A39%
  • Vitamin K65%
  • Thiamine23%
  • Folate (B9)44%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C17%
  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Niacin14%
  • Vitamin B613%
  • Pantothenic acid16%
  • Calcium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 min
  1. 1

    Divide the lettuce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cheese, and tortilla chips evenly between jars.

  2. 2

    Seal the jars and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

  3. 3

    To serve, top with your favorite dressing and season with salt and pepper.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (274 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A351 μg
39%
Vitamin C16 mg
17%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K78 μg
65%
Thiamine0.3 mg
23%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
13%
Folate (B9)175 μg
44%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
2%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline43 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium110 mg
11%
Iron2 mg
31%
Potassium683 mg
15%
Magnesium66 mg
16%
Phosphorus200 mg
29%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese0.4 mg
19%
Selenium4 μg
6%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene57 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene3,927 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1,158 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0.5 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol18 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch4 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.5 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 240 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 46min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 29min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 34min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican Salad in a Jar?

One serving of Mexican Salad in a Jar (1 serving) has 240 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican Salad in a Jar high in protein?

It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (20% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican Salad in a Jar keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mexican Salad in a Jar?

289 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Mexican Salad in a Jar?

6.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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