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Spinach Poppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
90

Spinach Poppers Recipe

Spinach Poppers has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 40.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, 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".

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 4.57 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 a high 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 Poppers, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9400 IU188%
Vitamin C16.1 mg26.8%
Vitamin D40 IU10%
Vitamin E0.96 mg3.2%
Thiamin0.42 mg27.9%
Riboflavin1.2 mg70.2%
Niacin2.4 mg12.2%
Vitamin B60.3 mg14.9%
Folate235.6 mcg58.9%
Vitamin B121.4 mcg22.9%
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg12%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium361 mg36.1%
Iron4.6 mg25.4%
Magnesium92 mg23%
Phosphorus243 mg24.3%
Potassium611 mg17.5%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc1.8 mg12.3%
Copper0.2 mg9.9%
Manganese1.1 mg54.9%
Selenium21 mcg30%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.2 g13.4%
Dietary Fiber4.8 g19.2%
Sugars3.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.6 g39.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.8 g12%
Saturated Fat2.4 g12%
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.8 g 12%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10.5 mg 3.5%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 40.2 g 13.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 19.6 g 39.2%

Vitamin A 188% Vitamin C 26.8%

Calcium 36.1% Iron 25.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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