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Goat Cheesy Quinoa with Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Goat Cheesy Quinoa with Spinach Recipe

Goat Cheesy Quinoa with Spinach has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Riboflavin.

The food contains 31.8g 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 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.52 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Goat Cheesy Quinoa with Spinach, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs63%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A775 IU15.5%
Vitamin C2.1 mg3.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.2%
Riboflavin1.5 mg90.8%
Niacin2.9 mg14.4%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.9%
Folate20.4 mcg5.1%
Vitamin B120.26 mcg4.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25 mg2.5%
Iron4.5 mg25.1%
Magnesium9.6 mg2.4%
Phosphorus488 mg48.8%
Potassium257 mg7.3%
Sodium513 mg21.4%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.19 mg9.4%
Manganese0.33 mg16.3%
Selenium3.2 mcg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.8 g10.6%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars3.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.6 g 7.1%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5.8 mg 1.9%

Sodium 513 mg 21.4%

Total Carbohydrates 31.8 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 3.6 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 15.5% Vitamin C 3.5%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 25.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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