Vegetables

Spinach: calories and nutrition facts

Q: How many calories are in spinach?

23 kcal (97 kJ) per 100 g. 1 handful (30 g) provides about 7 kcal.

Q: How much protein is in spinach?

2.9 g protein per 100 g; 1 handful (30 g) has about 0.9 g. That is 46% of the energy.

Per 100 g: 23 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrates and 0.4 g fat. A typical serving (1 handful, 30 g) provides about 7 kcal.

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	per 100 g	1 handful · 30 g
Energy	97 kJ / 23 kcal	29 kJ / 7 kcal
Fat	0.4 g	0.1 g
of which saturates	0.1 g	< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate	1.4 g	0.4 g
of which sugars	0.4 g	0.1 g
Fibre	2.2 g	0.7 g
Protein	2.9 g	0.9 g
Salt	0.20 g	0.06 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in spinach?

23 kcal (97 kJ) per 100 g. 1 handful (30 g) provides about 7 kcal.

How much protein is in spinach?

2.9 g protein per 100 g; 1 handful (30 g) has about 0.9 g. That is 46% of the energy.

Compared

Calories per 100 g or 100 ml in Vegetables.

Calorie chart: vegetables

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Spinach, raw”, FDC ID 168462. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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