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Spinach Delight (A Little Lighter than Original Version) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Delight (A Little Lighter than Original Version) Recipe

Spinach Delight (A Little Lighter than Original Version) has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 4.7g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.2 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 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".

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 18, for Spinach Delight (A Little Lighter than Original Version), and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2025 IU40.5%
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.1%
Vitamin D10 IU2.5%
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.9%
Riboflavin0.22 mg12.9%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.4%
Folate39.6 mcg9.9%
Vitamin B120.49 mcg8.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium186 mg18.6%
Iron0.85 mg4.7%
Magnesium21.2 mg5.3%
Phosphorus172 mg17.2%
Potassium137.6 mg3.9%
Sodium293 mg12.2%
Zinc1 mg6.8%
Copper0.05 mg2.4%
Manganese0.21 mg10.5%
Selenium6.7 mcg9.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.7 g1.6%
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.2 g22.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.6 g16.3%
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.6 g 16.3%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 72.2 mg 24.1%

Sodium 293 mg 12.2%

Total Carbohydrates 4.7 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 11.2 g 22.4%

Vitamin A 40.5% Vitamin C 4.1%

Calcium 18.6% Iron 4.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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