Spinach Pie
The triangular flower of Levantine baking: thin dough wrapped around a generous filling of fresh spinach seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, onion and tangy sumac. The balance of sumac acidity, spinach fibre and olive oil gives it a moderate glycemic index (≈52), and it is one of the lightest pastries on the digestion.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
One or two medium pies are plenty for a light breakfast or dinner, with a cup of warm unsweetened tea and a plate of cucumber and tomato slices.
Best preparation methods
The secret of a healthy Levantine pie is more spinach filling and a very thin outer dough, squeezing the spinach well so it keeps the flavour of sumac and olive oil.
Important Nutritional Note
Spinach is rich in folate, plant iron and vitamin C, which makes these pies an excellent plant-based choice that the whole family loves, when baked in the oven rather than fried.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 235 kcal | 235 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 26 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 23.9 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 12 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Breads & pastries with a glycemic index (8), it ranks 3 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Spinach Pie good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 100 g portion gives 235 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Spinach Pie affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 52 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 100 g portion has a glycemic load of 12.4 (Medium), so it is best combined with protein or fibre-rich vegetables.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Spinach Pie?
A typical 100 g portion of Spinach Pie provides about 235 kcal, 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat and 2.1 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.