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Spinach Puffs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Puffs Recipe

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

The food contains 5g 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 5.8 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.

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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 96, for Spinach Puffs, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A16.7 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol25 mcg
Vitamin C52.8 mg88%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate369.4 mcg92.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium259.7 mg26%Top 10%Very High
Iron5.6 mg30.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium152.8 mg38.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus143.1 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Potassium1066.7 mg30.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium222.6 mg9.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese1.4 mg69.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium4.2 mcg6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.9 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.7%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.1 g16.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.9 g6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash4.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61 Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.8 g 4.3%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 7.7 mg 2.6%

Sodium 160.3 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 5.8 g 11.6%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 63.3%

Calcium 18.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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