Malabar spinach (cooked) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 44 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.3g41% of calories
- Carbs1.2g38% of calories
- Fat0.3g21% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Malabar spinach (cooked) (1 cup, 44 g) has 10 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 1.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (41% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (44 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 26 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 50 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per listed serving.
- Malabar spinach (raw)19
- Malabar spinach (cooked)10
Similar foods
Burning 10 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 2minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Malabar spinach (cooked)?
One serving of Malabar spinach (cooked) (1 cup) has 10 calories, which works out to 23 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Malabar spinach (cooked) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 41% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Malabar spinach (cooked) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 0.3 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Malabar spinach (cooked)?
24 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
