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Spinach, mature, raw

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable. The figures here describe mature, raw leaves with the ribs and stems removed. It provides vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, folate and potassium. Per 100g, it contains 394µg of vitamin K1, 589µg of vitamin A as retinol equivalent, 114µg of folate and 500mg of potassium.

Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting, while folate supports the formation of normal blood cells. Potassium helps nerves and muscles function normally. Spinach is low in fat and saturated fat. Its vitamin K content is relevant to people taking warfarin, as changes in vitamin K intake can affect how this medicine works. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

25 kcal

Energy

103 kJ

Fat

0.8g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

1.6g

of which sugars

1.5g

Proteine

2.8g

Sale

0.35g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

90g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

589µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina E

1.7mg

Vitamin K1

394µg

Vitamina C

26mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.07mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.09mg

Niacin (B3)

1.2mg

Vitamina B6

0.17mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

114µg

Calcio

170mg

Ferro

2.1mg

Magnesio

54mg

Phosphorus

45mg

Potassio

500mg

Sodio

140mg

Zinco

0.7mg

Copper

0.04mg

Selenio

1µg

Iodio

2µg

Other types of spinach

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Spinach, baby, raw

16 kcal

2.6g

0.6g

1g

Spinach, mature, boiled in unsalted water

19 kcal

2.2g

0.8g

–

Spinach, baby, boiled in unsalted water

20 kcal

3.2g

0.7g

1.2g

Spinach, frozen, boiled in unsalted water

21 kcal

3.1g

0.8g

–

Spinach, dried

211 kcal

24g

6.9g

–

Spinach, canned, drained

19 kcal

2.8g

0.5g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Ribs and stems removed). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente