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Spinach Cheese Squares - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Cheese Squares Recipe

Spinach Cheese Squares has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 12.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.78 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. 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 Cheese Squares has been given a composite ranking of 46, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6650 IU133%
Vitamin C3 mg5%
Thiamin0.24 mg16%
Niacin7 mg35%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate248 mcg62%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium540 mg54%
Iron3.8 mg21%
Magnesium80 mg20%
Potassium285 mg8.1%
Sodium371 mg15.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.7 g4.2%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.8 g31.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat10.8 g54%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 10.8 g 54%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 108 mg 36%

Sodium 371 mg 15.5%

Total Carbohydrates 12.7 g 4.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 15.8 g 31.6%

Vitamin A 133% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 54% Iron 21%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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