Spinach Pilau has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 142.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and high 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 26.1 gms of protein, it is very 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 average 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 11 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high 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.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 88, for Spinach Pilau, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 24% | |
Calories from Carbs | 65% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.4 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.4 mg | 9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.6% | Top 30% | High |
Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 2.1 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 80.6 mcg | 20.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 44.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.17 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 37.7 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.6% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 37 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 80.7 mg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.17 mg | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 98.1 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.69 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0.17 mg | 8.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.52 mg | 26% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 5 mcg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 5.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 4.5 g | 9.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0.2 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4 g | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0.59 g | 3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 869 Calories from Fat 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.2 g 35.7%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 9 mg 3%
Sodium 564.8 mg 23.5%
Total Carbohydrates 142.9 g 47.6%
Dietary Fiber 8.7 g34.8%
Sugars 32 g
Protein 26.1 g 52.2%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 51.7%
Calcium 21.7% Iron 61.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 214
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 15.7 g | Fat 14.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 66
Protein 5 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 185
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 99
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 106
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 15.7 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 296
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 26.1 g | Fat 14.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 16 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 19 g