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Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, B9 and K, and contains more magnesium, potassium and iron than broccoli, lettuce or cabbage.
Spinach contains superior nutrients compared to other vegetables of the same type. (Source: Thestonesoup)
According to research, spinach contains superior nutrients compared to other vegetables of the same type.
Dr. Joseph Roberts, at Arizona State University, said spinach is quite unique. When eating spinach, the body receives a lot of nutrition without taking in too many calories.
Nutrients in spinach
Dr. Joseph Roberts said spinach is a rich source of vitamins A, C and folate (vitamin B9).
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one cup of raw spinach has only 7 calories. But it provides 121% of the vitamin K that men should consume each day and 161% of the vitamin K recommended for women.
The amount of vitamin K in spinach is about 4 times more than lettuce, 5 times more than broccoli and 8 times more than cabbage.
Each cup of cooked spinach provides 129% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A for women and 105% of the recommended amount for men.
Spinach also provides more minerals like magnesium, potassium and iron than cabbage, lettuce or broccoli.
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