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Spinach, Loosely Packed

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable commonly eaten raw or cooked in salads, sautés, soups, and mixed dishes. "Loosely packed" describes a volume measure rather than a different food.

Beneficial properties

low in calories rich in vitamin K source of folate contains iron contains antioxidants

Nutritional highlights

Spinach provides vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, and smaller amounts of iron and potassium.

Caution. High vitamin K content can interfere with warfarin dosing if intake changes significantly; it is also high in oxalates, which may be a concern for people prone to certain kidney stones.