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Spinach With Walnut Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach With Walnut Sauce Recipe

Spinach With Walnut Sauce has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 6.6g 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. With 5.3 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 low MUFA and average PUFA.

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 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. 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.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 97, for Spinach With Walnut Sauce, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7.4 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C23.5 mg39.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate168.4 mcg42.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium89.7 mg9%Top 30%High
Iron2.9 mg16.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium77.2 mg19.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus68.4 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium503.7 mg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium435.8 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Zinc0.74 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.74 mg36.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.9 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%Top 30%High
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.9 g7.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.8 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.37 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83 Calories from Fat 46

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.2 g 8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 592.7 mg 24.7%

Total Carbohydrates 6.6 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 5.3 g 10.6%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 53.3%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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