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A nutritious breakfast dish made with spinach, eggs, and onions.
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Spinach egg (with onion) (180 g) has 157 calories. That works out to 87 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 12.1 g of protein, 9.2 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 324 µg of Vitamin K covers 270% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
157
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
12.1g
· 24% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 30% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 157 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 157 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 218 kcal |
Calculated from 87 calories per 100 g.
Spinach egg with onion is a simple cooked dish of wilted spinach, sautéed onion, and eggs, often served warm straight from the pan. The eggs may be stirred through the greens or cooked whole on top.
To keep spinach egg with onion from turning watery, dry washed spinach well and cook it in a wide pan until its released liquid evaporates. Add the eggs only after the vegetables are no longer swimming in liquid.
Yes, frozen spinach works in spinach egg with onion. Thaw it first and squeeze out excess water, then cook it with the onion until hot before adding the eggs; this helps the finished dish stay soft rather than soupy.
Either method works for spinach egg with onion. Stir the eggs into the spinach for an even, soft mixture, or make wells in the greens and crack the eggs into them if you prefer distinct whites and runny yolks.
Serve spinach egg with onion with crusty bread, toast, or warm flatbread to soak up the egg yolk. A fresh tomato-and-cucumber salad or plain yogurt makes a simple accompaniment without competing with the dish's savory flavor.
Spinach egg with onion is best cooked just before serving because freshly cooked eggs have the softest texture. You can chop the onion and spinach ahead, but cook the vegetables and eggs together when you are ready to eat.
Leftover spinach egg with onion keeps for about three to four days in a refrigerator kept at 40°F (4°C) or colder. Store it in a covered container soon after cooking, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, reheat refrigerated spinach egg with onion in a covered pan over low heat until steaming hot throughout. Stir gently and add a small splash of water if it seems dry; avoid repeated reheating, which can toughen the eggs.
Yes, cheese can be added to spinach egg with onion. Crumble feta over the spinach and eggs near the end of cooking, or sprinkle a mild melting cheese on top and cover the pan briefly until it softens.
Yes, spinach egg with onion makes a satisfying breakfast because it combines eggs with cooked vegetables in one dish. Pair it with whole-grain bread or fruit if you want a more substantial meal, and keep added oil modest.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
324µg · 270% DV
Biotin
18µg · 60% DV
B12
1.26µg · 53% DV
Vitamin A
378µg · 42% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.08mg · 47% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
684mg · 20% DV
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 157 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 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.
Spinach egg with onion is a simple Turkish home-style dish, made by softening spinach and onion in a pan and cooking them with eggs. The greens turn tender, the onion adds gentle sweetness, and the eggs bring a soft, satisfying texture; the exact method varies from kitchen to kitchen.
In Turkey it is often served for breakfast with bread and tea, though it also works as a quick light meal. Elsewhere, it can be served as a brunch dish or an easy supper, with toast or flatbread. It combines vegetables with protein, providing 6.7 g of protein per 100 g. Use a modest amount of oil and add wholegrain bread for a more filling meal.
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.
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
— Not 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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.