Spinach
Very low calorie densityFrozen · Chopped Or Leaf · Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program)
Calories per 100 g
29
Density
0.29kcal/g
Protein / 100g
3.6g
Carbs / 100g
4.2g
Fat / 100g
0.6g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Spinach, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 156 g | 45 |
| Package (10 Oz | 284 g | 82 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 29 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein3.6 g / 100 g40% of calories
- Carbs4.2 g / 100 g46% of calories
- Fat0.6 g / 100 g14% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Spinach, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) is 1.9× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.29 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Spinach, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) is 1.6× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.29 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Spinach, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) 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, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) contains 29 calories per 100 g, along with 3.6 g of protein, 4.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.6 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of spinach?
- Spinach, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) 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 cup of spinach?
- One cup of Spinach, Frozen, Chopped Or Leaf, Unprepared (Includes Foods For Usda'S Food Distribution Program) weighs about 156 g and provides roughly 45 calories.
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