Edible parts
Leaves
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 113 kJ / 27 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.85 g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.41 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.62 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.56 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 283 µg RAE | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 26.5 mg | 33% |
| Folate | 117 µg | 58% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Biotin (B7) | 1.66 µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 68.4 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.26 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 92.9 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.45 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.49 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 39.05 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spinach, baby (USDA FDC Foundation 1999632). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Baby leaf / shoots. Same plant as spinach. Folate 116 µg is high in folate (58% NRV).
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Spinach shoots (Spinacia oleracea) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leafy. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves.