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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese⏱ 17 min total
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Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese

Per 1 serving · 161 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
285
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    20g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    2.2g
    3% of calories
  • Fat
    22g
    68% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese (161 g) has 285 calories, with 20 g of protein, 2.2 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), Vitamin A (42% DV) and Vitamin K (123% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 45% and 134% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
177cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.1g
Net carbs
2g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.7g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein40%
  • Vitamin A42%
  • Vitamin K123%
  • Riboflavin (B2)49%
  • Vitamin B620%
  • Folate (B9)28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin D15%
  • Vitamin E15%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Copper12%
  • Manganese14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat45%
  • Cholesterol134%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 12 min
  1. 1

    Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted and bright green, 2–3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat to medium-low. Beat the eggs in a bowl until well blended, then pour them into the skillet with the spinach.

  4. 4

    Gently stir and fold until the eggs are mostly set but still glossy. Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs and fold until melted and creamy.

  5. 5

    Slide the scramble onto a plate and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (161 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A375 μg
42%
Vitamin C8 mg
9%
Vitamin D2 μg
15%
Vitamin E2 mg
15%
Vitamin K147 μg
123%
Thiamine0 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20%
Folate (B9)113 μg
28%
Vitamin B121 μg
48%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
33%
Choline304 mg
55%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium277 mg
28%
Iron3 mg
33%
Potassium327 mg
7%
Magnesium43 mg
10%
Phosphorus347 mg
50%
Zinc2 mg
22%
Copper0.1 mg
12%
Manganese0.3 mg
14%
Selenium39 μg
71%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,712 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride11 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol233 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D32 μg—

Burning 285 calories

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

  • 54min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 34min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 24min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 40min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese?

One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese (1 serving) has 285 calories, which works out to 177 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese?

348 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Cheese?

0.6 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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