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Spinach Stuffed Puff Pastry Cups Recipe

Spinach Stuffed Puff Pastry Cups has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 26.6g 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. With 12.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spinach Stuffed Puff Pastry Cups has been given a composite ranking of 65, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3.9 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol38.7 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.2 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate79.4 mcg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid20 mcg
Vitamin B120.65 mcg10.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium181.3 mg18.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium36.8 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus129 mg12.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium177.4 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium296.5 mg12.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.3 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.65 mg32.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium14.8 mcg21.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.2 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.4 g25.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6 g30%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat7.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 228

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.4 g 39.1%

Saturated Fat 9.3 g 46.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 28.7 mg 9.6%

Sodium 459.5 mg 19.1%

Total Carbohydrates 26.6 g 8.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 28.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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