Saag, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Saag is a spinach curry, described here in its homemade, cooked form. It provides fat, carbohydrate and protein, as well as fibre and a range of vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 8.8g of fat, 3.3g of protein, 2.3g of fibre and 0.96g of salt. The amounts in individual homemade recipes may vary with the ingredients used.
Fibre supports normal bowel function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. Fat contributes to the dish’s energy content. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 111 kcal |
Energy | 462 kJ |
Fat | 8.8g |
of which saturates | 1.4g |
Carbohydrate | 5g |
of which sugars | 1.7g |
2.3g | |
3.3g | |
Salt | 0.96g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 78g |
Cholesterol | 7.1mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
2.9mg | |
4mg | |
0.03mg | |
0.2mg | |
0.2mg | |
Trace | |
0µg | |
37µg | |
134mg | |
2.4mg | |
55mg | |
49mg | |
376mg | |
Sodium | 385mg |
1mg | |
0.12mg | |
Trace |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (5 samples, spinach curry). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.