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Yummy lentils and spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Yummy lentils and spinach Recipe

Yummy lentils and spinach has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Folate.

The food contains 13.6g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 an average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Yummy lentils and spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2620 IU52.4%
Vitamin C11.8 mg19.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.12 mg8.1%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.8%
Niacin0.88 mg4.4%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.5%
Folate141.6 mcg35.4%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium43 mg4.3%
Iron2.4 mg13.4%
Magnesium48.4 mg12.1%
Phosphorus119 mg11.9%
Potassium621.9 mg17.8%
Sodium328.2 mg13.7%
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%
Copper0.21 mg10.5%
Manganese0.53 mg26.4%
Selenium1.7 mcg2.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.6 g4.5%
Dietary Fiber5.1 g20.4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.5 g13%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Monounsaturated Fat7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 328.2 mg 13.7%

Total Carbohydrates 13.6 g 4.5%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 6.5 g 13%

Vitamin A 52.4% Vitamin C 19.7%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 13.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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