Calories in spinach
Spinach (1 cup, 30 g) has 7 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 1.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 23 kcal.
Values are for Spinach, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Spinach
Per 1 cup (30 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in spinach by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup | 30 g | 7 | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 bunch | 340 g | 78 | 9.7 g | 12.3 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 leaf | 10 g | 2 | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 package (10 oz) | 284 g | 65 | 8.1 g | 10.3 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 7 | 0.8 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 39%Carbs 49%Fat 12%
Spinach has a very low energy density (0.2 kcal per gram). It provides 12.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, which makes it a lean protein source.
Vegetables: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Romaine lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.3 g |
| Red bell pepper | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Green peas | 78 | 5.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn on the cob | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168462. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spinach?
7 calories in 1 cup (30 g), or 23 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in spinach?
0.9 g of protein in 1 cup (30 g) (2.9 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in spinach?
1.1 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup (30 g), including 0.7 g of fiber.