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Spinach 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach 2 Recipe

Spinach 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 16.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 6.4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Spinach 2, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7.4 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol50.3 mcg
Vitamin C22.8 mg37.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D4.8 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate158.2 mcg39.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium85.7 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Iron2.6 mg14.7%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium80.4 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus82 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.53 mg0.02%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium107.4 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese1.1 mg52.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.8 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.9%Top 30%High
Sugars4.3 g
Glucose2.1 mg
Fructose2.1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.2 g20.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 Calories from Fat 178

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.8 g 30.5%

Saturated Fat 7.9 g 39.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.5 mg 10.2%

Sodium 203 mg 8.5%

Total Carbohydrates 16.7 g 5.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 8.2 g

Protein 6.4 g 12.8%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 71.7%

Calcium 16.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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