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Spinach Squares - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach Squares Recipe

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

The food contains 8.8g 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 6.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 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 38, for Spinach Squares, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1095 IU21.9%
Vitamin C3 mg5%
Vitamin D5.6 IU1.4%
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.5%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.6%
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate30.4 mcg7.6%
Vitamin B120.24 mcg4%
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium110 mg11%
Iron0.85 mg4.7%
Magnesium27.6 mg6.9%
Phosphorus123 mg12.3%
Potassium149.5 mg4.3%
Sodium101.7 mg4.2%
Zinc0.81 mg5.4%
Copper0.06 mg2.9%
Manganese0.47 mg23.6%
Selenium11.5 mcg16.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.8 g2.9%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.7 g13.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.5%
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.2 g 6.5%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45.7 mg 15.2%

Sodium 101.7 mg 4.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8.8 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 6.7 g 13.4%

Vitamin A 21.9% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 11% Iron 4.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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