Greek Spinach Bake - My Light Version Taste of Home Recipe
Greek Spinach Bake - My Light Version Taste of Home has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 11.2g 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 22.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average 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".
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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Greek cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 44, for Greek Spinach Bake - My Light Version Taste of Home, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 41% | |
| Calories from Fat | 38% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Riboflavin
- High in Calcium
- High in Vitamin B12
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3785 IU | 75.7% | ||
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 7.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 26.8 IU | 6.7% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.62 mg | 2.1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg | 9.2% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.75 mg | 44.3% | ||
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 1.5% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 7.9% | ||
| Folate | 88.8 mcg | 22.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 21.2% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.86 mg | 8.6% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 220 mg | 22% | ||
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | ||
| Magnesium | 33.2 mg | 8.3% | ||
| Phosphorus | 170 mg | 17% | ||
| Potassium | 314.3 mg | 9% | ||
| Sodium | 930.3 mg | 38.8% | ||
| Zinc | 0.95 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 18% | ||
| Selenium | 17.9 mcg | 25.5% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 3.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8.4% | ||
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9 g | 13.8% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g 13.8%
Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 30.1 mg 10%
Sodium 930.3 mg 38.8%
Total Carbohydrates 11.2 g 3.7%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 22.2 g 44.4%
Vitamin A 75.7% Vitamin C 7.6%
Calcium 22% Iron 8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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