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Spinach and Cheese Torta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach and Cheese Torta Recipe

Spinach and Cheese Torta has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 10.1g 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. With 20 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 4 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 7, for Spinach and Cheese Torta, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5.3 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol80 mcg
Vitamin C32.7 mg54.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D32 IU8%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.67 mg39.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.67 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate134.7 mcg33.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.67 mcg11.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium288.7 mg28.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.7 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium65.3 mg16.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus238 mg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium515.3 mg14.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium1245.3 mg51.9%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.3 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.67 mg33.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium17.3 mcg24.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.7 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.3 g26.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.7 g18.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.2 g31%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash5.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.6 g 27.1%

Saturated Fat 9.3 g 46.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 254.6 mg 84.9%

Sodium 1867.9 mg 77.8%

Total Carbohydrates 10.1 g 3.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 81.7%

Calcium 43.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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