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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Spinach"
| Food Name: Cooked Spinach | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 23 | Protein (g): 3 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 4 | Fiber (g): 2 |
| Net Carbs (g): 1 | Water (g): 91 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 109 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 92 | Omega-6 (mg): 17 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 10481 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 524 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 10 | Vitamin E (mg): 2 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 494 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 146 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 146 | Folate DFE (mcg): 146 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 136 | Iron (mg): 4 |
| Magnesium (mg): 87 | Phosphorus (mg): 56 |
| Potassium (mg): 466 | Sodium (mg): 70 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 2 | Fluoride (mcg): 38 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 40 | Threonine (mg): 127 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 152 | Leucine (mg): 231 |
| Lysine (mg): 182 | Methionine (mg): 55 |
| Cystine (mg): 35 | Phenylalanine (mg): 134 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 113 | Valine (mg): 168 |
| Arginine (mg): 168 | Histidine (mg): 66 |
| Alanine (mg): 147 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 250 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 357 | Glycine (mg): 140 |
| Proline (mg): 116 | Serine (mg): 107 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 20 | Betaine (mg): 89 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 6288 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 11308 |
| PRAL Score: -10 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Spinach
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Spinach'?
100 grams of 'Cooked Spinach' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cooked Spinach'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked Spinach' provides around 23 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Cooked Spinach' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked Spinach' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cooked Spinach' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Spinach' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 4 mg (22% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 87 mg (21% DV).
'Cooked Spinach' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 136 mg (10% DV),
Potassium (mg): 466 mg (10% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 56 mg (4% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 2 mcg (4% DV),
Sodium (mg): 70 mg (3% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 38 mcg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Spinach in significant amounts?
'Cooked Spinach' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 524 mcg (58% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 10481 IU (349% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 494 mcg (412% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV).
'Cooked Spinach' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 10 mg (11% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 2 mg (13% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Spinach' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cooked Spinach' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.