Spinach is among the 10 miracle foods recommended by the "Mayo Clinic".
Fresh Spinach Nutritional Values (100g)
- Calories: 18 kcal
- Energy: 75.3 kJ
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Fiber: 1.8 g
Vitamin Values
- Vitamin A: 717 µg
- Vitamin D: 0 µg
- Vitamin E: 2.6 mg
- Vitamin K: 400 µg
- Vitamin B1: 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2: 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B3: 1.4 mg
- Vitamin B5: 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.2 mg
- Biotin: 6.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 78 µg
- Vitamin B12: 0 µg
- Vitamin C: 50 mg
Mineral Values
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Potassium: 640 mg
- Calcium: 125 mg
- Magnesium: 60 mg
- Phosphorus: 55 mg
- Iron: Between 0.8 to 3.5 mg (the variety with high iron content is called baby spinach)
- Zinc: 0.4 mg
- Copper: 0.1 mg
- Manganese: 0.8 mg
- Fluorine: 0.1 mg
- Iodine: 12 µg
Spinach Strengthens Immunity, Beautifies Hair and Skin
Spinach contains high amounts of vitamins A and C and folic acid. In addition to containing riboflavin, a vitamin that plays an important role in the body's energy production and helps tissue repair, it is also a good source of vitamin B-6, calcium, iron, and magnesium.
While the compounds in its content strengthen the immune system, they also help for healthy hair and skin. It is a source of folic acid for pregnancy and menopause periods. Excessive consumption is not recommended for those with excess uric acid.
