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(WLS) low fat creamed spinach Recipe

(WLS) low fat creamed spinach has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 3.4g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.1 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 low 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 (WLS) low fat creamed spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein58%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2205 IU44.1%
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.6%
Vitamin D12.4 IU3.1%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.02 mg1.4%
Riboflavin0.06 mg3.6%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.04 mg2.1%
Folate29.6 mcg7.4%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.06 mg0.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium111 mg11.1%
Iron0.41 mg2.3%
Magnesium19.6 mg4.9%
Phosphorus22 mg2.2%
Potassium82 mg2.3%
Sodium36.2 mg1.5%
Zinc0.2 mg1.3%
Copper0.04 mg1.9%
Manganese0.26 mg12.9%
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.4 g1.1%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.1 g10.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.1 g0.15%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.1 g 0.15%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 36.2 mg 1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 3.4 g 1.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 5.1 g 10.2%

Vitamin A 44.1% Vitamin C 5.6%

Calcium 11.1% Iron 2.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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