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Spinach Balls - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Balls Recipe

Spinach Balls has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 29.6g 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 8.6 gms of protein, it is average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.14 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spinach Balls has been given a composite ranking of 33, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3400 IU68%
Vitamin C1.8 mg3%
Thiamin0.38 mg25%
Niacin6.6 mg33%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate236 mcg59%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium160 mg16%
Iron4.1 mg23%
Magnesium56 mg14%
Potassium214 mg6.1%
Sodium746 mg31.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.6 g9.9%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.6 g17.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.4 g19.1%
Saturated Fat6.8 g34%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 Calories from Fat 112

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.4 g 19.1%

Saturated Fat 6.8 g 34%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 84 mg 28%

Sodium 746 mg 31.1%

Total Carbohydrates 29.6 g 9.9%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 8.6 g 17.2%

Vitamin A 68% Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 16% Iron 23%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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