New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Fun Facts

1. Minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. Your body requires different amounts of each mineral. People have different requirements according to they age, sex, and sometimes their state of health (pregnancy).
2. Magnesium is a key mineral in human metabolism. In fact, magnesium is necessary for more than 300 chemical reactions in the human body. In 100 grams of New Zealand spinach, you can find 39 milligrams of magnesium. It provides the 10% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
3. Zinc is used as a cofactor by a number of critical enzymes. In fact, more than 300 zinc-dependent enzymes are currently known. Even a mild dietary deficiency of zinc can have far-reaching health implications. 100 grams of New Zealand spinach contains 0.38 milligrams of zinc, that’s the 3% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
4. Copper is a key mineral in many different body systems. It is central to building strong tissue, maintaining blood volume, and producing energy in your cells. 0.09 milligrams of copper can be found on every 100 grams of New Zealand spinach, the 5% of the total daily recommended copper intake.