bulgur with spinach has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 38.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.89 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 94, for bulgur with spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 20% | |
Calories from Carbs | 66% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 8320 IU | 166.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 30.7 mg | 51.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.2 mg | 7.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.19 mg | 12.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 14% | ||
Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.36 mg | 18.1% | ||
Folate | 196.4 mcg | 49.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.53 mg | 5.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 128 mg | 12.8% | ||
Iron | 3.9 mg | 21.6% | ||
Magnesium | 144 mg | 36% | ||
Phosphorus | 183 mg | 18.3% | ||
Potassium | 744.2 mg | 21.3% | ||
Sodium | 430.5 mg | 17.9% | ||
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.4% | ||
Copper | 0.29 mg | 14.6% | ||
Manganese | 2.1 mg | 107.2% | ||
Selenium | 2.4 mcg | 3.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 12.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 41.6% | ||
Sugars | 1.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.3 g | 16.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5 g | 7.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g 7.7%
Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 430.5 mg 17.9%
Total Carbohydrates 38.1 g 12.7%
Dietary Fiber 10.4 g41.6%
Sugars 1.3 g
Protein 8.3 g 16.6%
Vitamin A 166.4% Vitamin C 51.2%
Calcium 12.8% Iron 21.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 109
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 5.6 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 51.8 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 309
Protein 23.4 g | Carbs 21.3 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 23.7 g | Fat 8.1 g