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Recipes · Lunch
Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad
9.1meal score / 10
42 gprotein
8 gfiber
3 gadded sugar
460kcal
Why it scores 9.1
| Pillar | This recipe | Reference | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein 30% | 9.1 g per 100 kcal | 7 g per 100 kcal | 10.0 | Good |
| Fiber 30% | 1.7 g per 100 kcal | 2 g per 100 kcal | 8.7 | Good |
| Added sugar 20% | 3 g | 12 g (lower is better) | 7.5 | Good |
| Quality 20% | minimally processed | whole foods score highest | 10.0 | Good |
To score higher: Cutting the honey, syrup or other added sugar raises the added-sugar part of the score.
Ingredients
- 150 g grilled chicken breast
- 80 g cooked quinoa
- 60 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 40 g cucumber, diced
- 20 g red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon dressing
Method
- Grill the chicken breast until cooked through, then slice.
- Toss the quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber and onion together.
- Top with chicken and dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
The score is worked out the same way the app scores a logged meal. How the score works. More lunch ideas are on the recipes page and in meal ideas built around protein and fiber.
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General nutrition information, not medical advice. Figures are estimates. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own needs.