How many calories are in 100 grams of spinach?

Spinach, Raw contains 27 calories per 100 g, along with 2.9 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates, and 0.6 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of spinach?

Spinach, Raw has a calorie density of 0.27 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one baby leaf of spinach?

One baby leaf of Spinach, Raw weighs about 1 g and provides roughly 0 calories.

Spinach

Very low calorie density

Raw

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.27kcal/g

Protein / 100g

2.9g

Carbs / 100g

2.4g

Fat / 100g

0.6g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Spinach, Raw has 0.27 calories per gram (27 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
Baby Leaf	1 g	0
Leaf	10 g	3
Portion	13 g	4
Cup	25 g	7
Guideline Amount In Salad	50 g	14
100 g	100 g	27

Where the calories come from

Protein2.9 g / 100 g43% of calories
Carbs2.4 g / 100 g36% of calories
Fat0.6 g / 100 g21% of calories

Quick comparisons

Spinach, Raw is 1.8× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.27 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Spinach, Raw is 1.7× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.27 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Spinach, Raw is 9.3× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.27 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about spinach

How many calories are in 100 grams of spinach?: Spinach, Raw contains 27 calories per 100 g, along with 2.9 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates, and 0.6 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of spinach?: Spinach, Raw has a calorie density of 0.27 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one baby leaf of spinach?: One baby leaf of Spinach, Raw weighs about 1 g and provides roughly 0 calories.