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Spinach Bites - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Bites Recipe

Spinach Bites has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 23.2g 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. With 13 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's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 42, for Spinach Bites, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol82.8 mcg
Vitamin C5.1 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D8.1 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate102 mcg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid24.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium350.5 mg35.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron3 mg16.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium48.5 mg12.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus224.2 mg22.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium218.2 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Sodium433.3 mg18.1%Top 30%High
Zinc2 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese1 mg50.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium16.2 mcg23.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.4 g7.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.5%Top 30%High
Sugars2.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.1 g26.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1 mg
Tyrosine1 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.8 g21.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.3 g36.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 123

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%

Saturated Fat 7.2 g 36%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34.7 mg 11.6%

Sodium 429 mg 17.9%

Total Carbohydrates 23.2 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 13 g 26%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 34.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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