⏱ 11 min total1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach
Per 1 serving · 39 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1g8% of calories
- Carbs1.8g14% of calories
- Fat4.6g79% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach (39 g) has 50 calories, with 1 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrates and 4.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (79% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (123% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K123%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A16%
- Vitamin C11%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Iron11%
- Manganese13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Use a large pot (3 quart) with lots of water. Bring water to a rapid boil.
- 2
While water is coming to a boil, press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- 3
Wash spinach.
- 4
When water is at full boil, place Spinach into the pot. Do no cover. Cook for 1 minute. Start timer as soon as spinach is in water, do not wait to return to boil.
- 5
After the spinach has been cooking for 1 minute, use a mesh strainer with a handle to remove spinach from the pot. Press out excess liquid with a fork. You want the Spinach to be tender, brightly colored and not mushy when its done
- 6
Transfer to a bowl. Toss with remaining ingredients while it is still hot. Cut spinach into small pieces and enjoy.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (39 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 141 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 148 μg | 123% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 59 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 17 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,688 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 50 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach?
One serving of 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach (1 serving) has 50 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach?
24 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in 1-Minute Quick Boiled Spinach?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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