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Tasty Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tasty Spinach Recipe

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

The food contains 11.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.4 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 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for Tasty Spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9020 IU180.4%
Vitamin C37 mg61.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.78 mg2.6%
Thiamin0.12 mg7.7%
Riboflavin0.22 mg13.1%
Niacin0.9 mg4.5%
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.5%
Folate132.4 mcg33.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium176 mg17.6%
Iron2.3 mg12.9%
Magnesium86.4 mg21.6%
Phosphorus77 mg7.7%
Potassium506.9 mg14.5%
Sodium942.6 mg39.3%
Zinc0.92 mg6.1%
Copper0.23 mg11.4%
Manganese1.2 mg60.8%
Selenium2.5 mcg3.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.7 g3.9%
Dietary Fiber4.6 g18.4%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.4 g8.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.9 g6%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.9 g 6%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 942.6 mg 39.3%

Total Carbohydrates 11.7 g 3.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 4.4 g 8.8%

Vitamin A 180.4% Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 17.6% Iron 12.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=393248 Embed Table:

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