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Spinach deliciousness - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach deliciousness Recipe

Spinach deliciousness has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 22.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 29.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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".

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 3.87 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. 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 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Spinach deliciousness, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein45%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs34%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A17125 IU342.5%
Vitamin C28.4 mg47.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.56 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.4%
Riboflavin0.37 mg22%
Niacin0.96 mg4.8%
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.5%
Folate238 mcg59.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.21 mg2.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium329 mg32.9%
Iron3.9 mg21.5%
Magnesium152.8 mg38.2%
Phosphorus113 mg11.3%
Potassium909.9 mg26%
Sodium477.9 mg19.9%
Zinc1.6 mg10.5%
Copper0.32 mg16.1%
Manganese2.1 mg107%
Selenium4.3 mcg6.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.4 g7.5%
Dietary Fiber10.8 g43.2%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29.7 g59.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.2 g9.5%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.2 g 9.5%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43.8 mg 14.6%

Sodium 477.9 mg 19.9%

Total Carbohydrates 22.4 g 7.5%

Dietary Fiber 10.8 g43.2%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 29.7 g 59.4%

Vitamin A 342.5% Vitamin C 47.3%

Calcium 32.9% Iron 21.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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