Spinach
Very low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
26
Density
0.26kcal/g
Protein / 100g
1.7g
Carbs / 100g
3.5g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Spinach has 0.26 calories per gram (26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Cup | 115 g | 30 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 26 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein1.7 g / 100 g33% of calories
- Carbs3.5 g / 100 g67% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Spinach is 1.7× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.26 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Spinach is 1.8× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.26 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Spinach is 9.7× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.26 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about spinach
- How many calories are in 100 grams of spinach?
- Spinach contains 26 calories per 100 g, along with 1.7 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 0.26 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 0.5 cup of spinach?
- One 0.5 cup of Spinach weighs about 115 g and provides roughly 30 calories.
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