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Lemon Spinach Pasta Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lemon Spinach Pasta Sauce Recipe

Lemon Spinach Pasta Sauce has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 4.8g 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 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Lemon Spinach Pasta Sauce, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat81%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium
  • 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 A5.9 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol5.1 mcg
Vitamin C20.3 mg33.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.85 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate125.4 mcg31.4%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium89 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium52.5 mg13.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus51.7 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium394.1 mg11.3%Top 10%Very High
Sodium59.3 mg2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.85 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.85 mg42.4%Top 10%Very High
Selenium0.85 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.1 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.5 g5.1%Bottom 30%Low
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 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.3 g18.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.5 g 22.3%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.9 mg 1%

Sodium 70 mg 2.9%

Total Carbohydrates 4.8 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 10.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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