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Buckwheat, spinach, high in fiber and vitamins, gluten-free
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Buckwheat Spinach Stew (200 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 25 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 5.2 g of fiber. Its 360 µg of Vitamin K covers 300% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
144
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
25g
· 9% DV
Protein
5.4g
· 11% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
5.2g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 15% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 180 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 350 g | 252 kcal |
| 2 cup (jumbo) | 400 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
To make buckwheat spinach stew, rinse whole buckwheat groats, soften onion in a little oil, then add the groats and cooking liquid. Simmer until nearly tender, stir in chopped spinach, and cook just until the leaves wilt.
Buckwheat spinach stew is made with whole buckwheat groats, not buckwheat flour. Groats keep their shape and give the stew a hearty texture; flour would thicken the liquid and make the result quite different.
Keep buckwheat spinach stew from getting mushy by adding liquid gradually and stopping the cooking as soon as the groats are tender. Stir in the spinach near the end, since it wilts quickly and releases moisture into the pot.
Yes, frozen spinach works in buckwheat spinach stew. Thaw it and drain off excess water before adding it, or reduce the liquid in the recipe; otherwise the stew may turn thinner than intended.
Buckwheat spinach stew goes well with plain yogurt, crusty bread, or a crisp salad. For a more filling meal, serve it with a fried or boiled egg; for a plant-based meal, choose bread or a plant-based yogurt.
Yes, you can replace the buckwheat in buckwheat spinach stew with rice or quinoa, but the cooking time and liquid needed will change. Cook the substitute until nearly tender before adding spinach so the leaves do not overcook.
Buckwheat spinach stew keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and do not leave the cooked stew sitting out for an extended time.
Yes, buckwheat spinach stew can be frozen in airtight, meal-size portions once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating; the buckwheat may soften after freezing, so the finished stew can be less firm than when freshly made.
Buckwheat spinach stew can fit into a diabetes-friendly meal, and its fiber may help make the meal more satisfying. Pair it with a protein source and consider your portion; if you use glucose-lowering medication, follow your clinician’s individual advice.
Yes, you can prepare buckwheat spinach stew ahead and refrigerate it for later. For a fresher texture, cook the buckwheat first and add the spinach when reheating; spinach cooked for a long time can become very soft.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
360µg · 300% DV
Vitamin A
440µg · 49% DV
Vitamin C
26mg · 29% DV
Folate
110µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Potassium ⭐
640mg · 19% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 144 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Buckwheat Spinach Stew brings earthy buckwheat together with tender spinach in a gently simmered, home-style dish. It is not tied to one fixed regional recipe: cooks can vary the proportions and seasoning, and the result may be brothy or thick. Despite its name, buckwheat is a naturally gluten-free seed used much like a grain.
Serve it warm as a light main or a hearty side; a spoonful of yoghurt, a squeeze of lemon or crusty bread makes an easy accompaniment. Its spinach and buckwheat give it a useful mix of fibre and vitamins, while the dish remains relatively light. For a lighter version, go easy on added oil; it also works well alongside roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.