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bulgur with spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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bulgur with spinach Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8320 IU166.4%
Vitamin C30.7 mg51.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.3%
Thiamin0.19 mg12.4%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14%
Niacin2.9 mg14.7%
Vitamin B60.36 mg18.1%
Folate196.4 mcg49.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium128 mg12.8%
Iron3.9 mg21.6%
Magnesium144 mg36%
Phosphorus183 mg18.3%
Potassium744.2 mg21.3%
Sodium430.5 mg17.9%
Zinc1.4 mg9.4%
Copper0.29 mg14.6%
Manganese2.1 mg107.2%
Selenium2.4 mcg3.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.1 g12.7%
Dietary Fiber10.4 g41.6%
Sugars1.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.3 g16.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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