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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, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Riboflavin.

The food contains 4.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.9 gms of protein, it is average 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 low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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. It is also average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Spinach & Cheese Squares, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3780 IU75.6%
Vitamin C6.2 mg10.3%
Vitamin D5.2 IU1.3%
Vitamin E0.36 mg1.2%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.5%
Riboflavin0.47 mg27.8%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.6%
Folate68 mcg17%
Vitamin B120.56 mcg9.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.46 mg4.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium139 mg13.9%
Iron1.2 mg6.5%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Phosphorus107 mg10.7%
Potassium223 mg6.4%
Sodium286.6 mg11.9%
Zinc0.86 mg5.7%
Copper0.08 mg4.1%
Manganese0.44 mg22.1%
Selenium5.7 mcg8.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.9 g1.6%
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.9 g19.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.5 mg 5.2%

Sodium 286.6 mg 11.9%

Total Carbohydrates 4.9 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 9.9 g 19.8%

Vitamin A 75.6% Vitamin C 10.3%

Calcium 13.9% Iron 6.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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