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Balsamic & Garlic Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Balsamic & Garlic Spinach Recipe

Balsamic & Garlic Spinach 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 8.4g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 97, for Balsamic & Garlic Spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat4%
 Calories from Carbs66%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8565 IU171.3%
Vitamin C13.9 mg23.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.08 mg5.1%
Riboflavin0.19 mg11.1%
Niacin0.48 mg2.4%
Vitamin B60.22 mg11.1%
Folate119.2 mcg29.8%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.09 mg0.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium163 mg16.3%
Iron1.7 mg9.6%
Magnesium77.2 mg19.3%
Phosphorus62 mg6.2%
Potassium350.9 mg10%
Sodium75.4 mg3.1%
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%
Copper0.16 mg7.9%
Manganese1 mg52.3%
Selenium2.7 mcg3.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.4 g2.8%
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.4%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.2 g0.31%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 75.4 mg 3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 8.4 g 2.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 3.8 g 7.6%

Vitamin A 171.3% Vitamin C 23.2%

Calcium 16.3% Iron 9.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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