Spinach (Palak)

Raw spinach has a mild, slightly sweet taste that can be refreshing in salads, while its flavor becomes more acidic and robust when it is cooked. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health.

Nutrients: One cup of raw spinach contains: 7 calories. , 0.86 grams (g) of protein. , 30 milligrams (mg) of calcium. , 0.81 g of iron. , 24 mg of magnesium. , 167 mg of potassium. , 2,813 interational units (IU) of Vitamin A. and 58 micrograms of folate.