Spinach
Spinach is a type of vegetable commonly used in curries, dips, spreads, salsas, grain dishes, and much more!
The flavor profile for spinach can be described as grassy and sweet.
Spinach contains over 19+ nutrients including 10 vitamins and 9 minerals. Spinach is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Spinach
There are 11 uses for spinach. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Curries.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pastas.
- Pies, Tarts, Pastries.
- Pizza, Calzones.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming spinach.
- When purchasing spinach, ensure the leaves are medium to dark green for maximum freshness.
- The leaves of spinach should be fresh-looking and should not contain wilted or decayed leaves.
- Spinach can last up to about four days in your refrigerator if you pack it loosely in plastic bags.
- Always remember not to wash spinach before storing it as the moisture from water (even if you carefully strain it) will ruin the leaves. You should only wash spinach thoroughly before using it.
- People with a history of kidney problems should consume spinach with caution as it contains very high amounts of oxalate.
- Spinach leaves shrink about two times the size you initially start with. So, never be shy of cooking a large bunch as it will shrink during cooking.
- Spinach is a popular ingredient in various varieties of pasta.
- Stir-fried garlic and eggplant go exceptionally well with sautéed spinach.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of spinach include: semi-savoy spinach, savoy spinach, and flat spinach.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy spinach is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Spinach - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
23
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 79mg
3%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 4g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin K 537%
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Vitamin A 67%
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Manganese 50%
·
Folate 49%
·
Vitamin C 37%
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Magnesium 25%
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Riboflavin 17%
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Vitamin B6 15%
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Iron 15%
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Copper 14%
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Vitamin E 14%
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Potassium 12%
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Calcium 10%
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Phosphorous 7%
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Thiamin 7%
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Zinc 7%
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Choline 5%
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Niacin 5%
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Selenium 2%
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Pantothenic Acid 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 6 micronutrients.
- Good source of 6 micronutrients.