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Sesame Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sesame Spinach Recipe

Sesame Spinach has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 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 5.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 95, for Sesame Spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7445 IU148.9%
Vitamin C14.1 mg23.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.9%
Riboflavin0.19 mg11.4%
Niacin1.1 mg5.5%
Vitamin B60.22 mg11.2%
Folate112.8 mcg28.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.11 mg1.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium228 mg22.8%
Iron2.9 mg16.3%
Magnesium100.4 mg25.1%
Phosphorus113 mg11.3%
Potassium341.4 mg9.8%
Sodium366 mg15.3%
Zinc1.4 mg9.3%
Copper0.51 mg25.6%
Manganese1.2 mg57.7%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9 g3%
Dietary Fiber4.5 g18%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.1 g10.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.7 g7.2%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 366 mg 15.3%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 5.1 g 10.2%

Vitamin A 148.9% Vitamin C 23.5%

Calcium 22.8% Iron 16.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1516956 Embed Table:

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