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My Favorite Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Favorite Spinach Recipe

My Favorite Spinach has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 6.9g 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 3.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low 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 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing My Favorite Spinach has been given a composite ranking of 96, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4290 IU85.8%
Vitamin C9.6 mg16%
Vitamin D13.2 IU3.3%
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.4%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.5%
Niacin0.96 mg4.8%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.3%
Folate69.6 mcg17.4%
Vitamin B120.02 mcg0.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium106 mg10.6%
Iron1 mg5.7%
Magnesium44.4 mg11.1%
Phosphorus65 mg6.5%
Potassium280 mg8%
Sodium61.3 mg2.6%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.16 mg7.9%
Manganese0.59 mg29.3%
Selenium3.1 mcg4.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.9 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.3 g6.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.8 g2.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 1 mg 0.3%

Sodium 61.3 mg 2.6%

Total Carbohydrates 6.9 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 3.3 g 6.6%

Vitamin A 85.8% Vitamin C 16%

Calcium 10.6% Iron 5.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1390989 Embed Table:

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