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Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic⏱ 20 min total
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Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic

Per 1 serving · 137 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
141
7%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.6g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    6.1g
    16% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    72% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic (137 g) has 141 calories, with 4.6 g of protein, 6.1 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (87% DV), Vitamin E (25% DV) and Vitamin K (364% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 37% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
103cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.3g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.5g
0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A87%
  • Vitamin E25%
  • Vitamin K364%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Folate (B9)43%
  • Iron28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin B619%
  • Calcium16%
  • Selenium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat37%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the garlic until the butter is golden brown and smells nutty, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  2. 2

    Raise the heat to high and add the spinach, in batches if needed, flipping and stirring, until just barely wilted, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.

  3. 3

    Season the spinach with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Toss and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (137 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A783 μg
87%
Vitamin C8 mg
9%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E4 mg
25%
Vitamin K436 μg
364%
Thiamine0.1 mg
9%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
19%
Folate (B9)171 μg
43%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
3%
Choline29 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium160 mg
16%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium424 mg
9%
Magnesium89 mg
21%
Phosphorus66 mg
9%
Zinc1 mg
6%
Copper0.2 mg
20%
Manganese1 mg
38%
Selenium8 μg
14%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene8,254 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.4 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol95 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 141 calories

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

  • 27min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 17min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 12min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 20min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic?

One serving of Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic (1 serving) has 141 calories, which works out to 103 calories per 100 g. That is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic?

166 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spinach Sautee With Brown Butter & Garlic?

0.9 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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