Spinach Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Recipe
Spinach Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 42.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 28.2 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.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.74 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 30, for Spinach Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 14% | |
| Calories from Fat | 66% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Thiamin
- Very high in Calcium
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10750 IU | 215% | ||
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 8% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.65 mg | 43% | ||
| Niacin | 12.4 mg | 62% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 15% | ||
| Folate | 456 mcg | 114% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 720 mg | 72% | ||
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | ||
| Magnesium | 132 mg | 33% | ||
| Potassium | 566 mg | 16.2% | ||
| Sodium | 804 mg | 33.5% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 14.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12.8% | ||
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 60.4 g | 92.9% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182.5% |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 831 Calories from Fat 544
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.4 g 92.9%
Saturated Fat 36.5 g 182.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 319 mg 106.3%
Sodium 804 mg 33.5%
Total Carbohydrates 42.9 g 14.3%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 28.2 g 56.4%
Vitamin A 215% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 72% Iron 43%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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