Vegetable Leafy green Spring/autumn

Spinach

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A tender leafy green rich in iron and folate.

Key nutrients

  • Iron
  • Folate
  • Vitamin K
  • Lutein

Benefits

  • Blood and eye health

Storage

Fridge, dry, eat within days

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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