⏱ 15 min total

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers

Name: Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ medium Red bell pepper; 2 cup Spinach; ¼ dash Salt

Per 1 serving · 128 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.4g
10% of calories
Carbs
6.3g
25% of calories
Fat
7.2g
65% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers (128 g) has 94 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrates and 7.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (42% DV), Vitamin C (104% DV) and Vitamin E (21% DV).

Per 100 g

74cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.6g

2.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A42%
Vitamin C104%
Vitamin E21%
Vitamin K247%
Vitamin B624%
Folate (B9)36%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)13%
Potassium10%
Magnesium13%
Copper10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute; avoid browning.
3
Add the sliced red bell peppers and sauté until beginning to soften, 3–4 minutes.
4
Add the spinach and toss with the peppers and garlic until just wilted, 2–3 minutes.
5
Season to taste with salt and toss to combine evenly.
6
Remove from the heat and serve immediately while warm and vibrant.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (128 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	375 μg	42%
Vitamin C	93 mg	104%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	21%
Vitamin K	297 μg	247%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	24%
Folate (B9)	144 μg	36%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	5%
Choline	15 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	66 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	24%
Potassium	466 mg	10%
Magnesium	55 mg	13%
Phosphorus	47 mg	7%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	1 mg	27%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	12 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	4,342 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	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 94 calories

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

18min
Walking (3.5 mph)
11min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
13min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers?

One serving of Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers (1 serving) has 94 calories, which works out to 74 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 25% 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 Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers?

89 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Red Peppers?

2.8 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 (128 g)

Calories94

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.2g	9%
Saturated fat 1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 89mg	4%
Total carbohydrate 6.3g	2%
Dietary fiber 2.6g	9%
Total sugars 2.8g
Protein 2.4g

* 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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