⏱ 15 min total

Lemony Spinach Salad

Name: Lemony Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ tsp Granulated sugar; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; 1 cup Spinach; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Scallions; ⅛ cup chopped Carrots

Per 1 serving · 61 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

2%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.2g
9% of calories
Carbs
4g
30% of calories
Fat
3.6g
61% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lemony Spinach Salad (61 g) has 49 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (31% DV) and Vitamin K (135% DV).

Per 100 g

81cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.3g

1.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A31%
Vitamin K135%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C13%
Folate (B9)17%
Iron12%
Manganese15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 min

1
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, pepper, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
2
Add the spinach, green onions, and carrots to the bowl and toss to combine. Let the salad stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (61 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	277 μg	31%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	162 μg	135%
Thiamine	0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	7%
Folate (B9)	66 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	2%
Choline	8 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	41 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	243 mg	5%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	23 mg	3%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Selenium	0.4 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	556 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	3,052 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.2 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0.2 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0 g	—
Starch	0.2 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 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 49 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

9min
Walking (3.5 mph)
6min
Cycling (moderate)
4min
Running (6 mph)
7min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemony Spinach Salad?

One serving of Lemony Spinach Salad (1 serving) has 49 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lemony Spinach Salad high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Lemony Spinach Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemony Spinach Salad?

181 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Lemony Spinach Salad?

1.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (61 g)

Calories49

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.6g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	2%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 181mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.3g	5%
Total sugars 1.7g
Protein 1.2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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