⏱ 10 min total

Sautéed Garlic Spinach

Name: Sautéed Garlic Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¾ clove Garlic; ¼ dash Salt; ½ bunch Spinach

Per 1 serving · 179 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

102

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5g
18% of calories
Carbs
6.9g
24% of calories
Fat
7.4g
58% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Garlic Spinach (179 g) has 102 calories, with 5 g of protein, 6.9 g of carbohydrates and 7.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (89% DV), Vitamin C (54% DV) and Vitamin E (29% DV).

Per 100 g

57cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.9g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.8g

0.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A89%
Vitamin C54%
Vitamin E29%
Vitamin K688%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Vitamin B629%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Thiamine10%
Calcium17%
Phosphorus12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min

1
Cut off the thick stems of the spinach and discard. Clean the spinach by filling up your sink with water and soaking the spinach to loosen any sand or dirt. Drain the spinach and then repeat soaking and draining. Put the spinach in a salad spinner to remove any excess moisture.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saut for about 1 minute or until the garlic is just beginning to brown and become fragrant.
3
Add the spinach to the pan, packing it down a bit if you need to with your hand. Use a couple spatulas to lift the spinach and turn it over in the pan so that you coat more of it with the olive oil and garlic. Do this a couple of times. Cover the pan and cook for 1 minute. Uncover and turn the spinach over again. Cover the pan and cook for an additional minute.
4
After 2 minutes of covered cooking the spinach should be completely wilted. Remove from heat. Drain any excess moisture from the pan. Add a little more olive oil, sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (179 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	797 μg	89%
Vitamin C	48 mg	54%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	4 mg	29%
Vitamin K	825 μg	688%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	29%
Folate (B9)	330 μg	82%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	3%
Choline	33 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	172 mg	17%
Iron	5 mg	58%
Potassium	958 mg	20%
Magnesium	135 mg	32%
Phosphorus	87 mg	12%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	2 mg	68%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	9,564 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 102 calories

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

19min
Walking (3.5 mph)
12min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
14min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Garlic Spinach?

One serving of Sautéed Garlic Spinach (1 serving) has 102 calories, which works out to 57 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sautéed Garlic Spinach high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sautéed Garlic Spinach keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Garlic Spinach?

174 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sautéed Garlic Spinach?

0.7 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 (179 g)

Calories102

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.4g	10%
Saturated fat 1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 174mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 6.9g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.8g	14%
Total sugars 0.7g
Protein 5g

* 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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