Espinacs a la catalana
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 8.0 g |
| Carbs | 9.0 g |
Espinacs a la catalana is a traditional Catalan spinach dish, typically prepared by sautéing cooked spinach with olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, and sometimes anchovies. It appears as a side dish or tapa across Catalonia and is a good example of the region's sweet-savoury cooking style. Per 100 g, it provides 120 kcal, 3.5 g of protein, 8 g of fat, 9 g of carbohydrates, and 2.8 g of dietary fibre, with 5.5 g coming from sugars — partly from the raisins. It is a notable source of potassium (420 mg per 100 g), calcium (90 mg), vitamin A (350 mcg), and vitamin C (18 mg). No glycemic index data is available for this dish. It is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in espinacs a la catalana?
Espinacs a la catalana contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical side-dish serving of around 150 g would come to approximately 180 kcal.
How much vitamin A is in espinacs a la catalana?
Espinacs a la catalana provides 350 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g, largely from the spinach base. That is a substantial contribution relative to the typical adult daily reference intake of around 700–900 mcg.
Is espinacs a la catalana vegan?
The classic recipe can be made fully vegan — spinach, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and raisins are all plant-based. Some versions include anchovies, so it is worth checking the preparation; the dish is listed as both vegan and pescatarian depending on the version served.
Diets
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 8.0 g |
| Carbs | 9.0 g |
| Sugars | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 5.2 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 90.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Sodium | 160 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |