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Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce Recipe

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato 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 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 47g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 32 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 4.5 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.

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 43, for Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10500 IU210%
Vitamin C102 mg170%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium700 mg70%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium1220 mg34.9%
Sodium610 mg25.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars20 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein32 g64%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat35 g53.8%
Saturated Fat18 g90%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 Calories from Fat 310

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35 g 53.8%

Saturated Fat 18 g 90%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 190 mg 63.3%

Sodium 610 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 47 g 15.7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 20 g

Protein 32 g 64%

Vitamin A 210% Vitamin C 170%

Calcium 70% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spinach-Ricotta-Gnocchi-with-Tomato-Sauce-11369 Embed Table:

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