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Spinach & Onions - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
95

Spinach & Onions Recipe

Spinach & Onions has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 9.5g 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 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

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. 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 95, for Spinach & Onions, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8915 IU178.3%
Vitamin C31.8 mg53%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.7 mg8.9%
Thiamin0.11 mg7.1%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.4%
Niacin1.1 mg5.5%
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.5%
Folate206 mcg51.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium134 mg13.4%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium89.2 mg22.3%
Phosphorus83 mg8.3%
Potassium678.5 mg19.4%
Sodium378.1 mg15.8%
Zinc0.72 mg4.8%
Copper0.18 mg8.8%
Manganese0.99 mg49.3%
Selenium1.3 mcg1.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.5 g3.2%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.3 g11.2%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.3 g 11.2%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 378.1 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 9.5 g 3.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A 178.3% Vitamin C 53%

Calcium 13.4% Iron 17%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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