Mchicha, homemade

Mchicha is a homemade dish of steamed spinach with onion and tomato. The prepared dish provides fat, carbohydrate and protein, as well as vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 4.7g of fat, 3.6g of protein, 681µg of vitamin A (retinol equivalent) and 215mg of calcium.

Vitamin A supports normal vision and immune function, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports muscle function. For people monitoring salt or fat intake, the amounts in a homemade dish can vary with the ingredients and seasoning used. The full nutrient figures for the recipe described here are given in the tables below.