Lemon Spinach Spaghetti Recipe
Lemon Spinach Spaghetti has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.
The food contains 40.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing 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 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".
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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Lemon Spinach Spaghetti, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 19% | |
| Calories from Fat | 20% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 61% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Vitamin C
- Very high in Thiamin
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Very high in Folate
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3365 IU | 67.3% | ||
| Vitamin C | 15.4 mg | 25.7% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.7% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.56 mg | 37.3% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.34 mg | 20% | ||
| Niacin | 3.3 mg | 16.4% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4% | ||
| Folate | 191.2 mcg | 47.8% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06 mcg | 1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.06 mg | 0.6% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 113 mg | 11.3% | ||
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15.7% | ||
| Magnesium | 30.8 mg | 7.7% | ||
| Phosphorus | 51 mg | 5.1% | ||
| Potassium | 217.4 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Sodium | 130.2 mg | 5.4% | ||
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 2.2% | ||
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.6% | ||
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 16% | ||
| Selenium | 1.5 mcg | 2.1% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 13.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 19.2% | ||
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.8 g | 25.6% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 8.9% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.8 g 8.9%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 3.3 mg 1.1%
Sodium 130.2 mg 5.4%
Total Carbohydrates 40.5 g 13.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 12.8 g 25.6%
Vitamin A 67.3% Vitamin C 25.7%
Calcium 11.3% Iron 15.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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