Spinach
Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals
(Based on 100g in raw form)
Fiber | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.2 g | 99 mg | 2.71 mg | 79 mg | 558 mg | 49 mg |
Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Choline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 mg | 0.53 mg | 0.13 mg | 0.9 mg | 1 mcg | 19.3 mg |
Vitamin A (mcg/IU) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
469 mcg/9380 IU | 0.08 mg | 0.19 mg | 0.72 mg | 0.07 mg | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
194 mcg | 28.1 mg | 2.03 mg | 483 mcg |
What It Helps:
How It Helps:
Helps maintain the body's pH levels
Improves blood quality
Contains folate which helps with anemia.
Folate is also important for a pregnant woman because it is an important factor in cell growth in our body, which in turn is important for the baby.
Heart healthy veggie - helps lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol levels
Can help maintain healthy/normal blood sugar levels
Can help with weight loss - it contains properties that makes you feel less hungry
Rich in fiber
Tips & Other Info.
Can't go wrong with spinach salad
Steamed spinach is a perfect side dish with some steak!
Getting fresh spinach is better then frozen or canned spinach.....more nutritious!
Gardening Tips & Info.
Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)
Planting Season
Harvesting Season
Pruning Season
Watering Schedule
Sunlight Exposure
Potted / In Ground
Sow from mid winter (January) through late summer (August) | Early spring through late fall (November) |