Spinach Cheese Balls (Using Canned Spinach) has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 5.9g 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 11.1 gms of protein, it is high 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 4 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 67, for Spinach Cheese Balls (Using Canned Spinach), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 75% | |
Calories from Carbs | 9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 9.1 IU | 0.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 146.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 25.9 mg | 43.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 11.9 IU | 3% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.7 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 186.7 mcg | 46.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.7 mcg | 11.7% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 184.6 mg | 18.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2.8 mg | 15.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 78.3 mg | 19.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 130.8 mg | 13.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 560.8 mg | 16% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 327.1 mg | 13.6% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.7 mg | 35% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 7 mcg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 7.8 g | 15.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.7 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 15.8 g | 24.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6 g 34.8%
Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 88.2 mg 29.4%
Sodium 467.8 mg 19.5%
Total Carbohydrates 5.9 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 11.1 g 22.2%
Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 61.7%
Calcium 26.4% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 33.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 160
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 262
Protein 8 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 25.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 9 g | Carbs 8.7 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 24.9 g | Fat 7.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 17.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 25.7 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 16.1 g