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Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Olives - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Olives Recipe

Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Olives has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 11g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola and Olives, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7500 IU150%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium610 mg17.4%
Sodium770 mg32.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22 g44%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat34 g52.3%
Saturated Fat18 g90%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 310

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34 g 52.3%

Saturated Fat 18 g 90%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 90 mg 30%

Sodium 770 mg 32.1%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 150% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 60% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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