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Delicious Spinach with Chickpeas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Delicious Spinach with Chickpeas Recipe

Delicious Spinach with Chickpeas has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 48.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.73 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Delicious Spinach with Chickpeas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5830 IU116.6%
Vitamin C20.9 mg34.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.7 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.7%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.3%
Niacin1 mg5%
Vitamin B60.99 mg49.6%
Folate204.4 mcg51.1%
Vitamin B120.07 mcg1.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.69 mg6.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium182 mg18.2%
Iron3.7 mg20.7%
Magnesium109.2 mg27.3%
Phosphorus228 mg22.8%
Potassium671.5 mg19.2%
Sodium598.3 mg24.9%
Zinc2.6 mg17.1%
Copper0.45 mg22.5%
Manganese1.8 mg89.8%
Selenium7.4 mcg10.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.6 g16.2%
Dietary Fiber11 g44%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.8 g25.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.8 g13.5%
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.8 g 13.5%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 3.6 mg 1.2%

Sodium 598.3 mg 24.9%

Total Carbohydrates 48.6 g 16.2%

Dietary Fiber 11 g44%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 12.8 g 25.6%

Vitamin A 116.6% Vitamin C 34.9%

Calcium 18.2% Iron 20.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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