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my Acorn Squash stuffed w/ Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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my Acorn Squash stuffed w/ Spinach Recipe

my Acorn Squash stuffed w/ Spinach has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 28.6g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.2 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 5.27 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 94, for my Acorn Squash stuffed w/ Spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10470 IU209.4%
Vitamin C33.4 mg55.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.6%
Thiamin0.4 mg26.9%
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.5%
Niacin2 mg10.1%
Vitamin B60.57 mg28.5%
Folate175.2 mcg43.8%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg1.6%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium292 mg29.2%
Iron5.3 mg29.3%
Magnesium157.2 mg39.3%
Phosphorus192 mg19.2%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium123 mg5.1%
Zinc1.4 mg9.5%
Copper0.33 mg16.4%
Manganese1.3 mg64.7%
Selenium7.6 mcg10.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.6 g9.5%
Dietary Fiber5.8 g23.2%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.2 g16.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.6 g10.2%
Saturated Fat2.2 g11%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.6 g 10.2%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 9.6 mg 3.2%

Sodium 123 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 28.6 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 8.2 g 16.4%

Vitamin A 209.4% Vitamin C 55.6%

Calcium 29.2% Iron 29.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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