Spicy Sauteed Spinach⏱ 25 min total

Spicy Sauteed Spinach

Per 1 serving · 244 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
99
5%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    6.8g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    9.4g
    33% of calories
  • Fat
    5.6g
    44% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Spicy Sauteed Spinach (244 g) has 99 calories, with 6.8 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates and 5.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (119% DV), Vitamin C (73% DV) and Vitamin E (38% DV).

Per 100 g
40cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.9g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.3g
1.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A119%
  • Vitamin C73%
  • Vitamin E38%
  • Vitamin K929%
  • Riboflavin (B2)34%
  • Vitamin B636%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber19%
  • Thiamine14%
  • Niacin11%
  • Phosphorus17%
  • Zinc11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    PREPARATION: Chop scallions, garlic, and spinach. Remove spinach stems.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, garlic, and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring often, until garlic begins to brown and mustard seeds pop, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add spinach to skillet by the handful, allowing it to wilt between additions. Cook, tossing often, until spinach is tender, 5-8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (244 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1,068 μg
119%
Vitamin C66 mg
73%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E6 mg
38%
Vitamin K1,115 μg
929%
Thiamine0.2 mg
14%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin2 mg
11%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
36%
Folate (B9)446 μg
112%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
3%
Choline45 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium233 mg
23%
Iron6 mg
79%
Potassium1,297 mg
28%
Magnesium181 mg
43%
Phosphorus116 mg
17%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper0.3 mg
33%
Manganese2 mg
90%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene12,812 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 99 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)
  • 8min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 14min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spicy Sauteed Spinach?

One serving of Spicy Sauteed Spinach (1 serving) has 99 calories, which works out to 40 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spicy Sauteed Spinach high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spicy Sauteed Spinach keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spicy Sauteed Spinach?

207 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spicy Sauteed Spinach?

1.2 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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