How can I eat sautéed spinach?

Sautéed spinach can be served as a side dish, added to pasta, or used in omelets.

What are the health benefits of spinach?

Spinach is high in antioxidants and vitamins, supporting eye health, heart health, and reducing inflammation.

Yes, sautéed spinach can be frozen for later use; however, it may lose some texture.

Vegetables

Sautéed spinach with garlic offers a flavorful and nutritious side dish. It's rich in vitamins A, C, and K, making it a great addition to any meal.

Per 100 g

50 kcal

1 cup cooked

90 kcal

(180 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2.9 g / 100g	7 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 24% · Carbs 57% · Fat 19%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (180 g, 90 kcal) is 5% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 22 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sautéed Spinach & Garlic is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Sautéed Spinach & Garlic	50	2.9 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.

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How can I eat sautéed spinach?: Sautéed spinach can be served as a side dish, added to pasta, or used in omelets.
What are the health benefits of spinach?: Spinach is high in antioxidants and vitamins, supporting eye health, heart health, and reducing inflammation.
Can I freeze sautéed spinach?: Yes, sautéed spinach can be frozen for later use; however, it may lose some texture.

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