⏱ 45 min total

Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter

Name: Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ tsp Nutmeg; ½ tbsp Butter; ½ bunch Spinach

Per 1 serving · 177 g · 3 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.9g
19% of calories
Carbs
6.3g
24% of calories
Fat
6.5g
57% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter (177 g) has 92 calories, with 4.9 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrates and 6.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (94% DV), Vitamin C (53% DV) and Vitamin E (24% DV).

Per 100 g

52cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.4g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.8g

0.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A94%
Vitamin C53%
Vitamin E24%
Vitamin K685%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Vitamin B626%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Thiamine10%
Calcium17%
Phosphorus12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 35 min

1
Rinse spinach under cool water. Remove the coarse stems. This may seem like a lot of spinach, but it will reduce down significantly when it wilts.
2
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a wide large pot over high heat, then cook spinach, tossing with tongs, until completely wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, pressing with back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
3
Heat butter in same pot over medium heat until foam subsides, then stir in nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and spinach. Cook, tossing with tongs, until just heated through.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	846 μg	94%
Vitamin C	48 mg	53%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	24%
Vitamin K	822 μg	685%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	26%
Folate (B9)	330 μg	83%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	2%
Choline	34 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	171 mg	17%
Iron	5 mg	58%
Potassium	951 mg	20%
Magnesium	135 mg	32%
Phosphorus	86 mg	12%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	2 mg	66%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	9,577 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	0.2 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	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	48 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	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 92 calories

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

17min
Walking (3.5 mph)
11min
Cycling (moderate)
8min
Running (6 mph)
13min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter?

One serving of Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter (1 serving) has 92 calories, which works out to 52 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter?

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

How much sugar is in Wilted Spinach with Nutmeg Butter?

0.7 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 (177 g)

Calories92

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.5g	8%
Saturated fat 3.8g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 135mg	6%
Total carbohydrate 6.3g	2%
Dietary fiber 3.8g	14%
Total sugars 0.7g
Protein 4.9g

* 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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