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Quinoa With Spinach & Tuna - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa With Spinach & Tuna Recipe

Quinoa With Spinach & Tuna has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 90.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 42 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 8 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. 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. Besides other nutrients, it is very 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 89, for Quinoa With Spinach & Tuna, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol169.3 mcg
Vitamin C4.6 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D58.6 IU14.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.29 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.29 mg16.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.2 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Folate81.9 mcg20.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B122.3 mcg38.3%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium41.7 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.3 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium89.9 mg22.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus239.1 mg23.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium0.29 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium83.6 mg3.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.4 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Copper0.29 mg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.86 mg43.1%Top 10%Very High
Selenium12.6 mcg18.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.9 g8.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.1 g24.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.57 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 637 Calories from Fat 106

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.7 g 18%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34.2 mg 11.4%

Sodium 290.9 mg 12.1%

Total Carbohydrates 90.1 g 30%

Dietary Fiber 13 g52%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 42 g 84%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 14.5% Iron 44.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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