Definition. noun, plural: autotrophs. A organism capable of making nutritive organic molecules from inorganic sources via photosynthesis (involving light energy) or chemosynthesis (involving chemical energy) Supplement
Spinach also contributes to your daily intake of iron and calcium. Although spinach naturally contains sodium, it only provides 25 milligrams per cup and the 10-ounce bag contains only 224 milligrams, increasing its desirability as a heart-healthy food.
About 11 percent of the sodium in the average U.S. diet comes from adding salt or other sodium-containing condiments to foods while cooking or eating. But the majority of the sodium â 77 percent â comes from eating prepared or processed foods that contain the mineral. So even though you may limit the amount of salt you add to food, the food itself may already be high in sodium. A member of the brassica family, spinach is an exceptionally nutritious food.