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Imma-eat-it-up Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Imma-eat-it-up Spinach Recipe

Imma-eat-it-up Spinach has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 15.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 10.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 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 8.06 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 very 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. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

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 Imma-eat-it-up Spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Vitamin E
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A29745 IU594.9%
Vitamin C178.4 mg297.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E5.8 mg19.3%
Thiamin0.27 mg17.8%
Riboflavin0.56 mg33%
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%
Vitamin B60.73 mg36.5%
Folate565.2 mcg141.3%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium296 mg29.6%
Iron8.1 mg44.8%
Magnesium232 mg58%
Phosphorus157 mg15.7%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium296.5 mg12.4%
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%
Copper0.42 mg21%
Manganese2.7 mg134.3%
Selenium3.6 mcg5.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.9 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber7.4 g29.6%
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.2 g20.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.9 g18.3%
Saturated Fat4 g20%
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.9 g 18.3%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13 mg 4.3%

Sodium 296.5 mg 12.4%

Total Carbohydrates 15.9 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 7.4 g29.6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 10.2 g 20.4%

Vitamin A 594.9% Vitamin C 297.3%

Calcium 29.6% Iron 44.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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