How many calories are in spinach?

Spinach has about 23 calories per 100g.

How many calories are in a typical portion of spinach?

A typical portion (1 cup, 30 g) has about 7 kcal and 0.9 g of protein.

Is spinach high in protein?

Spinach provides around 2.9g of protein per 100g.

Can I use this for meal tracking?

Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Calories in Spinach

Spinach has 23 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (30 g) has about 7 kcal.

A leafy green with very few calories; values are for raw spinach. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.

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Nutrient	Per 100g
Calories	23 kcal
Protein	2.9 g
Fat	0.4 g
Carbs	3.6 g
Fiber	2.2 g
Sugar	0.4 g

Nutrition by grams

Typical portions

Grams

Calories: 23 kcal
Protein: 2.9 g
Fat: 0.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g

Calories in typical portions

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein
100 g	100 g	23 kcal	2.9 g
1 cup	30 g	7 kcal	0.9 g
1 serving	100 g	23 kcal	2.9 g

Tips for tracking spinach

A cup of raw spinach is only about 7 kcal; it shrinks a lot when cooked, so a cooked cup holds several cups of leaves.
Creamed spinach is a different story: cream and butter can raise it to over 100 kcal per 100 g.

How long it takes to burn 7 kcal (1 cup)

Walking
2 min
Cycling
1 min
Running
1 min

Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.

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How many calories are in spinach?: Spinach has about 23 calories per 100g.
How many calories are in a typical portion of spinach?: A typical portion (1 cup, 30 g) has about 7 kcal and 0.9 g of protein.
Is spinach high in protein?: Spinach provides around 2.9g of protein per 100g.
Can I use this for meal tracking?: Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.