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South Beach Egg and Spinach Cups Recipe

South Beach Egg and Spinach Cups has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 1.8g 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 6.1 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 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for South Beach Egg and Spinach Cups, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A920 IU18.4%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.4%
Vitamin D10 IU2.5%
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.6%
Niacin0.04 mg0.2%
Vitamin B60.03 mg1.5%
Folate16 mcg4%
Vitamin B120.3 mcg5%
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium151 mg15.1%
Iron0.47 mg2.6%
Magnesium2 mg0.5%
Phosphorus21 mg2.1%
Potassium61.7 mg1.8%
Sodium116.9 mg4.9%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.01 mg0.4%
Manganese0.01 mg0.5%
Selenium3.9 mcg5.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.8 g0.6%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3 g 4.6%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 10.2 mg 3.4%

Sodium 116.9 mg 4.9%

Total Carbohydrates 1.8 g 0.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 18.4% Vitamin C 4.4%

Calcium 15.1% Iron 2.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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