KEY FACTS REGARDING SPINACH
1. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a 100-gram
serving of spinach contains 28.1 micrograms of vitamin C, 34 percent of the
daily recommendation.
2. Different types include savoy spinach, flat spinach, and semi-savoy spinach.
3. Spinach can be added as an ingredient to many dishes and either cooked or served raw.
Spinach Nutrition Fact (100 gm) |
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Calories 23 |
Macronutrients |
gm |
% daily value |
| Protein |
2.9 |
6% |
| Fat |
0.4 |
0% |
| Saturated Fat |
0.1 |
0% |
| Carbohydrates |
3.6 |
1% |
| Dietry Fibre |
2.2 |
8% |
| Sugar |
0.4 |
Micronutrients |
mcg/mg |
% daily value |
| Sodium |
79 mg |
3% |
| Calcium |
99 mg |
8% |
| Iron |
2.71 mg |
15% |
| Potassium |
558 mg |
12% |
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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