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Spinach, Cheese, and Red Pepper Strata Recipe

Spinach, Cheese, and Red Pepper Strata has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 33.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 17.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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. It is also a high 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 76, for Spinach, Cheese, and Red Pepper Strata, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat26%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6420 IU128.4%
Vitamin C28.4 mg47.4%
Vitamin D20.4 IU5.1%
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Riboflavin0.28 mg16.2%
Niacin1.7 mg8.5%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate100 mcg25%
Vitamin B120.06 mcg1%
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium404 mg40.4%
Iron2.7 mg15.2%
Magnesium88 mg22%
Phosphorus159 mg15.9%
Potassium601.7 mg17.2%
Sodium862.6 mg35.9%
Zinc1.3 mg8.8%
Copper0.2 mg10.2%
Manganese1.4 mg69.8%
Selenium16.3 mcg23.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.8 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber5.4 g21.6%
Sugars5.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.5 g35%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat4 g20%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 19 mg 6.3%

Sodium 862.6 mg 35.9%

Total Carbohydrates 33.8 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 17.5 g 35%

Vitamin A 128.4% Vitamin C 47.4%

Calcium 40.4% Iron 15.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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