Water Spinach
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 20 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 20 kcal in each 100g:
About Water Spinach
A common leafy green with hollow stems, abundant in summer.
Health Benefits of Water Spinach
A high-protein leafy green
Water spinach has ~2.2g protein per 100g - high for a leafy green - while holding just 20 kcal and 2.2g carbs. It's rich in carotene, vitamin C and the minerals calcium and iron; its deep-green leaves are a direct sign of that nutrition.
Fermented-tofu stir-fry is the classic
The classic is water spinach with fermented bean-curd paste (the savoury paste meets the green's sweetness), plus garlic water spinach and cold versions. Stir-fry over high heat, adding stems first (~30 seconds) then leaves, so stems cook through but leaves don't overcook. It's at its crisp, tender best in summer.
A seasonal pick
Water spinach is a classic summer vegetable, growing fast in heat and staying cheap. Pick bunches with straight, springy stems and whole leaves free of yellowing. Its water-filled stems keep some snap after cooking - a top pick for a 'eat well without gaining' summer green.