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Chinese Style Spinach Recipe

Chinese Style Spinach has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 8.7g 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 6.6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Chinese cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chinese Style Spinach has been given a composite ranking of 100, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8.9 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C27.2 mg45.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.85 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate187.2 mcg46.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium96.2 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Iron2.6 mg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium76.6 mg19.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus48.1 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.43 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium88.1 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.43 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.85 mg42.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium0.85 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.7 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.5%Top 30%High
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.8 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.43 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 Calories from Fat 69

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.6 g 11.7%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 207.1 mg 8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 6.6 g 13.2%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 106.7%

Calcium 22.6% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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