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Protein and iron-rich, low-calorie vegetable egg dish
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Spinach onion egg (150 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.9 g of carbs, 10.8 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 270 µg of Vitamin K covers 225% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
143
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
6.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
10.8g
· 22% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 31% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.55 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% |
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) | 150 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 190 kcal |
Calculated from 95 calories per 100 g.
Cook sliced onion in a pan until soft, add washed and chopped spinach, and cook until its released moisture evaporates. Add the eggs and stir for soft curds, or leave them intact and cover the pan until the whites are set.
Yes, frozen spinach works well in spinach onion egg. Thaw it first and squeeze out excess water, then cook it with the onion until the pan is no longer watery before adding the eggs. This keeps the finished dish from turning soggy.
Yes, cook the spinach before adding the eggs. It wilts quickly and releases water, which can make the eggs watery if added together. Let the spinach cook down with the onion, then pour in the eggs and finish the dish.
Black pepper and a little chili are classic choices for spinach onion egg, while salt brings out the flavor of the vegetables. A pinch of nutmeg or fresh herbs such as dill can also work, but use them lightly so the spinach remains noticeable.
Serve spinach onion egg with toast or crusty bread for breakfast or a light meal. A simple tomato salad, sliced avocado, or plain yogurt also works well alongside it; choose a fresh side rather than another rich, egg-based dish.
It is best cooked just before serving because eggs can become firm when reheated. You can save time by washing and chopping the spinach and onion in advance, then cook the vegetables and add the eggs when you are ready to eat.
To keep spinach onion egg from getting watery, dry the washed leaves well and cook the spinach until its liquid evaporates before adding the eggs. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze it first. Avoid covering the pan while the vegetables release moisture.
Either method works for spinach onion egg. Stirring the eggs through the spinach gives an even, soft scramble; cracking them on top keeps the yolks distinct. For whole eggs, cover the pan briefly so the whites cook without drying out the spinach.
Cooking spinach with eggs does not remove all of spinach’s iron, but spinach also contains compounds that make its non-heme iron harder to absorb. Serving spinach onion egg with a vitamin C-rich food, such as tomatoes or citrus, can help iron absorption.
Yes, refrigerate leftover spinach onion egg in a covered container and reheat it until steaming hot. Warm it gently in a pan or microwave, stirring once or twice; repeated reheating can make the eggs rubbery, so heat only the portion you plan to eat.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
270µg · 225% DV
Biotin
13.5µg · 45% DV
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
Vitamin A
330µg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Manganese
0.6mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
480mg · 14% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spinach onion egg is a simple Turkish home-style dish of spinach and onion cooked with eggs. The onion softens and turns gently sweet, while the spinach wilts into tender, savoury egg curds. It is usually made in a pan, with the vegetables cooked first and the eggs stirred in until just set.
In Turkey, it can appear at breakfast or make an easy light lunch or supper, often with bread and fresh tomatoes. Elsewhere, it works just as well as a quick, vegetable-forward meal. It provides protein alongside some fibre from the spinach, without feeling especially heavy. For a lighter pan, use a little oil and let excess moisture cook off before adding the eggs.
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
2.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.