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Cook the Book: Classic Creamed Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cook the Book: Classic Creamed Spinach Recipe

Cook the Book: Classic Creamed Spinach has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 23g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 10 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 6.3 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cook the Book: Classic Creamed Spinach has been given a composite ranking of 70, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A16000 IU320%
Vitamin C48 mg80%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron6.3 mg35%
Potassium1110 mg31.7%
Sodium260 mg10.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat12 g60%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 260 mg 10.8%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A 320% Vitamin C 80%

Calcium 30% Iron 35%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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