Vegetables
Calories in Spinach
Spinach is absurdly low in calories — a raw cup has just 7 calories. It's loaded with iron, calcium, vitamin K, and folate. Cooked spinach is more nutrient-dense per bite since it shrinks dramatically.
Per 100g
calories
Fiber: 2.2g per 100g
Per serving
calories — 1 cup raw (30g)
Good to know
Cooking increases bioavailability of iron and calcium. Raw is fine for salads though.
Add a squeeze of lemon to cooked spinach — vitamin C helps iron absorption.
Baby spinach is milder; mature spinach is earthier and tougher.
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| Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8g | 6.6g | 0.4g |
| Sweet Potato | 86 | 1.6g | 20.1g | 0.1g |
| Potato | 77 | 2g | 17.5g | 0.1g |
| Carrot | 41 | 0.9g | 9.6g | 0.2g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9g | 3.9g | 0.2g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spinach?
Spinach contains 23 calories per 100 grams. 1 cup raw (30g) has approximately 7 calories, with 0.9g protein, 1.1g carbs, and 0.1g fat.
How can I accurately track spinach calories?
The most accurate way is to weigh your portion on a food scale. Alternatively, you can use CalShot to snap a photo of your spinach and get an AI-powered calorie estimate in seconds — no weighing or manual logging required.