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Creamy Palak (Spinach) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Palak (Spinach) Recipe

Creamy Palak (Spinach) has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 6.8g 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 3.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.

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. 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.

It belongs to Indian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 80, for Creamy Palak (Spinach), and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5.4 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol39.5 mcg
Vitamin C39.5 mg65.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.78 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate114 mcg28.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium74.4 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Iron2.3 mg12.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium51.2 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus51.9 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium413.2 mg11.8%Top 10%Very High
Sodium306 mg12.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.78 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.78 mg38.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.6 mcg2.2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.3 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars1.5 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.9 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
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 Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.5 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g13.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water85.3 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98 Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.5 mg 5.2%

Sodium 394.7 mg 16.4%

Total Carbohydrates 6.8 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 85%

Calcium 9.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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