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Spinach dish with yogurt: Rich in iron and calcium, contains probiotics, low calorie.
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Spinach dish with yogurt (180 g) has 117 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 6.3 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 324 µg of Vitamin K covers 270% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Spinach dish with yogurt is a home-style Turkish preparation of cooked, finely chopped spinach combined with yogurt. Some versions season the yogurt with garlic, and the texture can range from softly folded together to thick and creamy.
It is served cool or at room temperature, either as a side with a Turkish meal or as part of a spread of small dishes. The tangy yogurt complements the mild, earthy spinach, making the dish refreshing as well as savoury. It brings together vegetables and dairy, with some fibre and protein; a 100 g portion has 65 calories. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and choose the yogurt consistency you prefer.
Selected: 100 g
65
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 22% · Fat 32%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
180µg · 150% DV
Vitamin A
450µg · 50% DV
Folate
70µg · 18% DV
Vitamin C
14mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
340mg · 10% DV
Very 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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
A spinach dish with yogurt is made by cooking chopped spinach, letting it cool, and then topping or mixing it with yogurt. Many home recipes sauté onion with the spinach, while garlic in the yogurt is optional.
Yogurt usually splits in a spinach dish with yogurt when it is added to very hot spinach or the finished dish is boiled. Let the spinach cool until warm before adding the yogurt, and avoid reheating the mixture to a boil.
A spinach dish with yogurt is usually served chilled or at room temperature. The cooked spinach can be warm when prepared, but cooling it before adding yogurt keeps the topping smooth and makes the dish refreshing.
Yes, frozen spinach works in a spinach dish with yogurt. Thaw it first and squeeze or drain away excess water before cooking; otherwise, the finished dish can become watery and loosen the yogurt.
A spinach dish with yogurt goes well with rice, flatbread, or a grain side such as bulgur. It can also be served as part of a Turkish-style spread alongside other small dishes, rather than as the only main course.
A spinach dish with yogurt can generally be kept refrigerated for 3–4 days in a covered container, provided it was chilled promptly after preparation. Take out only the portion you plan to eat and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long.
Freezing a spinach dish with yogurt is not recommended because the yogurt can separate and turn watery after thawing. Freeze the cooked spinach before adding yogurt, then thaw it, warm it if desired, and add fresh yogurt just before serving.
No, a spinach dish with yogurt is not the same as saag paneer. Saag paneer is an Indian dish of greens cooked with paneer cheese and spices, while this dish pairs cooked spinach with yogurt and does not traditionally require paneer.
Yes, garlic is a common addition to a spinach dish with yogurt, though it is optional. Stir finely crushed garlic into the yogurt before serving so its flavor spreads evenly through the creamy topping.
Yogurt’s calcium may reduce absorption of the plant-based iron in spinach when both are eaten together. You can still enjoy the dish; if you are treating iron deficiency, ask your clinician or dietitian how to time meals around your treatment.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.