⏱ 25 min total

Turmeric Spinach Rice

Name: Turmeric Spinach Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tsp Turmeric; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ cup White rice; ½ cup Water; 2 cup Spinach

Per 1 serving · 233 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

247

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.2g
8% of calories
Carbs
40g
64% of calories
Fat
7.5g
27% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Sugar free
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Turmeric Spinach Rice (233 g) has 247 calories, with 5.2 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (31% DV), Vitamin K (245% DV) and thiamine (25% DV).

Per 100 g

106cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.1g

Net carbs

38g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.1g

0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A31%
Vitamin K245%
Thiamine25%
Folate (B9)56%
Iron56%
Manganese52%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C19%
Vitamin E15%
Riboflavin (B2)11%
Niacin15%
Vitamin B614%
Pantothenic acid10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Stir in the ground cumin and turmeric and cook, stirring, for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add the rinsed long‑grain white rice and stir to coat evenly in the spiced oil.
4
Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Fold in the spinach (adding in batches if needed) and cover again; cook until wilted and the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (233 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	282 μg	31%
Vitamin C	17 mg	19%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	294 μg	245%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	25%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	2 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	223 μg	56%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	10%
Choline	15 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	80 mg	8%
Iron	4 mg	56%
Potassium	413 mg	9%
Magnesium	63 mg	15%
Phosphorus	88 mg	13%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	18%
Manganese	1 mg	52%
Selenium	8 μg	14%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	3,381 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	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 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 247 calories

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

47min
Walking (3.5 mph)
30min
Cycling (moderate)
21min
Running (6 mph)
35min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Turmeric Spinach Rice?

One serving of Turmeric Spinach Rice (1 serving) has 247 calories, which works out to 106 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Turmeric Spinach Rice high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Turmeric Spinach Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Turmeric Spinach Rice?

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

How much sugar is in Turmeric Spinach Rice?

0.3 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 (233 g)

Calories247

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.5g	10%
Saturated fat 1.1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 51mg	2%
Total carbohydrate 40g	14%
Dietary fiber 2.1g	8%
Total sugars 0.3g
Protein 5.2g

* 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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