How many calories does one serving of Barley Feta and Spinach Salad have?

One serving of Barley Feta and Spinach Salad gives 260 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 116 calories, proteins account for 24 calorie and remaining calories come from fat which is 84 calories.  One serving of Barley Feta and Spinach Salad provides about 13 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

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Is Barley Feta and Spinach Salad healthy?

This healthy Mediterranean spinach and barley salad can be enjoyed as a nourishing meal with a hot bowl of soup. With enough fiber, it is good for the gut and the protein helps to boost metabolism. Vitamin C and A act as immune boosters and help reduce inflammation in the body. Feta cheese lends calories, but phosphorus which helps in bone strengthening process. Diabetics, heart patients and weight watchers can include this healthy salad in their menu.

Barley Feta and Spinach Salad is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

2. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 260 calories that come from one serving of Barley Feta and Spinach Salad?

Walking (6 kmph) = 1 hr 18 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 26 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 35 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 45 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.