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Spinach stew with olive oil, rice, and onions
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Spinach kapama (180 g) has 140 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 459 µg of Vitamin K covers 383% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
140
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
8.3g
· 11% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 12% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.22 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
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 | 140 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 70 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 109 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 350 g | 273 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Spinach kapama is a Turkish home-style dish of spinach, rice, onion, and olive oil, cooked covered so the rice absorbs the cooking liquid. It is served as a simple main or as part of a larger meal.
To make spinach kapama, soften chopped onion in olive oil, add chopped spinach and rinsed rice, then add water and season. Cover the pot and cook gently until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Spinach kapama usually contains spinach, rice, onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Some home recipes add tomato paste, garlic, or minced meat, but spinach and rice are the defining ingredients.
Spinach kapama is often served with plain yogurt or a cucumber-yogurt side, which complements the savory greens and rice. A crisp salad or soup also makes an easy accompaniment.
Yes, spinach kapama can include ground meat. Brown the meat with the onion before adding the spinach and rice, so it cooks through and seasons the rest of the dish.
Spinach kapama is usually cooked in a covered pot on the stovetop, which lets the rice steam in the spinach mixture. Oven-baked versions are possible, but the dish needs enough liquid to keep the rice from drying out.
Spinach kapama is a covered, moist dish in which spinach and rice cook together, while spinach pilaf is often prepared with a more distinct, separate-grain rice texture. Names and methods can vary between households.
Yes, frozen spinach works in spinach kapama. Thaw it and drain away excess water before adding it, or the dish may turn out too wet and the rice may not cook as intended.
Spinach kapama keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 2–3 days. Cool it and refrigerate it promptly, since cooked rice should not be left at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, spinach kapama can be frozen in airtight portions once cooled. The spinach and rice may soften after thawing, so reheat it thoroughly and expect a less distinct texture than when freshly cooked.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
459µg · 383% DV
Vitamin A
441µg · 49% DV
Folate
147.6µg · 37% DV
Vitamin E
3.42mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.86mg · 37% DV
Iron
4.32mg · 24% DV
Magnesium
97mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
576mg · 17% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spinach kapama is a Turkish home-style dish of spinach cooked with onion, rice and olive oil, usually covered as it simmers. The rice softens among the greens, making it more substantial than a simple sauté and giving it a gently cohesive, spoonable texture.
It is commonly served warm as a light main or as part of a larger meal; plain yogurt is a natural accompaniment, while a squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavour. For readers elsewhere, it works well as an easy one-pot lunch or a vegetable side. It is mostly vegetables, with some rice for carbohydrates and fibre from the spinach; use a measured amount of oil if you prefer it lighter.
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.
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
1.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.