How many calories are in 100 grams of spinach?

Spinach contains 29 calories per 100 g, along with 2.4 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of spinach?

Spinach has a calorie density of 0.29 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one 2 cup of spinach?

One 2 cup of Spinach weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 25 calories.

Spinach

Very low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.29kcal/g

Protein / 100g

2.4g

Carbs / 100g

3.5g

Fat / 100g

0.0g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Spinach has 0.29 calories per gram (29 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories
2 Cup	85 g	25
100 g	100 g	29

Where the calories come from

Protein2.4 g / 100 g40% of calories
Carbs3.5 g / 100 g60% of calories
Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories

Quick comparisons

Spinach is 1.9× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.29 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Spinach is 1.6× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.29 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Spinach is 8.7× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.29 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about spinach

How many calories are in 100 grams of spinach?: Spinach contains 29 calories per 100 g, along with 2.4 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of spinach?: Spinach has a calorie density of 0.29 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 2 cup of spinach?: One 2 cup of Spinach weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 25 calories.