Can Red-footed Tortoises eat Spinach?
Chelonoidis carbonarius · Spinacia oleracea
Caution
Once per month maximum, very small amount
The Tortoise Table
Very high oxalate binds calcium. Safe occasionally but not regularly.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
Once per month maximum, very small amount
OmnivoreLeafy greenHigh oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Very high oxalate binds calcium. Safe occasionally but not regularly.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
Once per month maximum, very small amount.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw spinach
99mg
Calcium
49mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
High
Oxalate
HIGH2.9g
Protein
2.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Spinacia oleracea — caution. High oxalate.
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