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Spinach with Ginger and Chile - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach with Ginger and Chile Recipe

Spinach with Ginger and Chile has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 21g 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 5 gms of protein, it is average 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 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 79, for Spinach with Ginger and Chile, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9500 IU190%
Vitamin C54 mg90%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium970 mg27.7%
Sodium1060 mg44.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21 g7%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1060 mg 44.2%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 190% Vitamin C 90%

Calcium 10% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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