Vegetables

Spinach (Baby) Nutrition Facts

Spinach (Baby)

Spinach (Baby) is a vegetable whose variety, edible portion, and raw or cooked state affect its composition. It provides potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C.

Calories27
Protein2.9 g
Carbs2.4 g
Fat0.6 g
ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories27 kcal
Protein2.9 g
Total Fat0.6 g
Carbohydrates2.4 g
Fiber1.6 g
Sodium111 mg
Total SugarsNot reported

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 1999632

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water92.52 g
Nitrogen0.4563 g
Protein2.851875 g
Total lipid (fat)0.6188 g
Ash1.603 g
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference2.406325 g
Carbohydrate, by summation1.558 g
Fiber, total dietary1.558 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca68.35 mg
Iron, Fe1.261 mg
Magnesium, Mg92.86 mg
Phosphorus, P39.05 mg
Potassium, K581.8 mg
Sodium, Na111.4 mg
Zinc, Zn0.4471 mg
Copper, Cu0.08181 mg
Manganese, Mn0.4884 mg
Iodine, I0 ug
Selenium, Se0 ug
Vitamins and other components
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid26.52 mg
Thiamin0.07688 mg
Riboflavin0.1935 mg
Niacin0.5506 mg
Vitamin B-60.1946 mg
Biotin1.661 ug
Folate, total116.5 ug
Vitamin A, RAE283 ug
Carotene, beta3400 ug
Carotene, alpha0 ug
Carotene, gamma0 ug
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 ug
Cryptoxanthin, alpha0 ug
Lycopene0 ug
Lutein + zeaxanthin6020.3 ug
cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin0 ug
Lutein5829 ug
Zeaxanthin191.3 ug
Interesting fact

One Cup, One Day's Worth

A cup of raw spinach carries 145 micrograms of vitamin K, 121% of the Daily Value. The vitamin sits inside chloroplasts, so eating it with a little fat raises how much gets absorbed.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Spinach (Baby)

How to choose

Choose firm, unbruised produce with no soft spots or damage. If buying pre-cut or bagged, pick only packs kept refrigerated or on ice.

Storage

Refrigerate perishable produce at 40°F (4°C) or below, and refrigerate anything pre-cut or packaged. Wash under running water just before eating.