Spinach and potato gratin
Spinach and potato gratin is a comforting baked casserole originating from France, featuring thinly sliced potatoes and spinach layered in a creamy sauce and topped with melted cheese. It's a classic example of French 'gratin' cooking, where the top is browned to create a delicious crust.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the cream and cheese, providing a good source of energy, vitamin K from the spinach, and calcium. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 160 mcg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'gratin' technique is a hallmark of French provincial cooking, designed to transform humble ingredients into a rich, satisfying dish. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to combine the earthy iron of spinach with the starchy comfort of potatoes in a single, cohesive meal.
