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I Dream of Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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I Dream of Spinach Recipe

I Dream of Spinach has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 49.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.3 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. 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 63, for I Dream of Spinach, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4450 IU89%
Vitamin C6 mg10%
Thiamin0.23 mg15%
Niacin13.8 mg69%
Vitamin B60.28 mg14%
Folate456 mcg114%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium160 mg16%
Iron6.3 mg35%
Magnesium96 mg24%
Potassium383 mg10.9%
Sodium932 mg38.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49.2 g16.4%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars4.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.9 g35.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat31.8 g48.9%
Saturated Fat12.2 g61%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 548 Calories from Fat 286

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.8 g 48.9%

Saturated Fat 12.2 g 61%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 47 mg 15.7%

Sodium 932 mg 38.8%

Total Carbohydrates 49.2 g 16.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 17.9 g 35.8%

Vitamin A 89% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 16% Iron 35%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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