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Spinach in coconut milk - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach in coconut milk Recipe

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

The food contains 6.6g 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 4.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low 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 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 86, for Spinach in coconut milk, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9540 IU190.8%
Vitamin C47.6 mg79.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2 mg6.5%
Thiamin0.09 mg6%
Riboflavin0.2 mg12%
Niacin0.94 mg4.7%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13.1%
Folate192.4 mcg48.1%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.12 mg1.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium124 mg12.4%
Iron3.3 mg18.6%
Magnesium84 mg21%
Phosphorus79 mg7.9%
Potassium626.8 mg17.9%
Sodium498 mg20.8%
Zinc0.69 mg4.6%
Copper0.17 mg8.5%
Manganese0.98 mg48.8%
Selenium1.5 mcg2.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.6 g2.2%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.1 g8.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.9 g4.5%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.9 g 4.5%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1.2 mg 0.4%

Sodium 498 mg 20.8%

Total Carbohydrates 6.6 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 4.1 g 8.2%

Vitamin A 190.8% Vitamin C 79.4%

Calcium 12.4% Iron 18.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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