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79mg sodium
3% sodium limit | 0% sat fat | 0% fiber target
100g Spinach Calories — 23 kcal | Nutrition Calculator
100g of Spinach, raw contains 23 kcal of calories. Free converter with serving tables, volume conversion, raw vs cooked, and FAQs. Data from USDA FoodData Central.
100g Spinach Calories Calculator
100g of Spinach, raw contains 23 kcal of calories. Use the converter above to calculate any weight or volume, or explore the tables below for common serving sizes. All values from USDA FoodData Central.
Result
100g Spinach Calories
23 kcal calories
Computed from 100 g of food and USDA FoodData Central reference.
Reverse Calculation
Calories target to food amount
100 g (3.53 oz, 4.23 cups)
Reverse math uses 23 kcal calories per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central reference.
Spinach Macros by Serving Size
Spinach Macros by Common Serving
Spinach Calories Range Around 100g
Spinach Macros by Volume Measure
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Spinach Nutrient Efficiency Per Calorie
Spinach Dietary Profile
Spinach is a versatile food suitable for most dietary patterns. Check macros above for your specific dietary requirements.
Spinach Benefit Signals
- Potassium support: Provides 558 mg potassium per 100 g. Basis: potassium >= 300 mg per 100 g.
- Low-carb base: Low carbohydrate level can fit low-carb meal planning. Basis: carbs <= 5 g per 100 g.
Spinach Daily Nutrient Coverage
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Spinach Condition-Aware Nutrition Notes
Real-World Spinach Serving Sizes
- Small weighed portion (~50g): 11.5 kcal calories. Use when testing a small serving or recipe ingredient amount.
- Standard nutrition reference (~100g): 23 kcal calories. Matches the USDA per-100g source basis used on this page.
- Large weighed portion (~150g): 34.5 kcal calories. Useful for meal-prep portions and larger servings.
Common Spinach Measurement Mistakes
- Mixing raw and cooked entries changes the math. This page uses the listed source record for Spinach, raw.
- Adding oil, sauces, sweeteners, breading, or drained liquid changes calories and macros beyond the base food values.
- For calories tracking, keep the same unit basis across the meal: grams, ounces, cups, or count-based servings should not be mixed without conversion.
Spinach Calories — Frequently Asked Questions
How much calories is in 100g of Spinach? 100g of Spinach contains 23 kcal of calories (USDA FoodData Central).
How much calories is in 1 cup of Spinach? One US cup of spinach weighs approximately 24g (density: 100 kg/m³). That serving contains 5.5 kcal of calories — computed as 24g ÷ 100 × 23.
How many grams of Spinach do I need to eat to get 500 kcal of calories? To reach 500 kcal of calories from Spinach, you need approximately 2174g — calculated as (500 ÷ 23) × 100 = 2174g.
Is Spinach high in calories? Spinach is low in calories at 23 kcal per 100g. If you're targeting this nutrient, Spinach alone is unlikely to be sufficient.
How efficient is Spinach as a source of calories per calorie? Spinach provides 100 kcal of calories per 100 kcal, making it excellent as a calories-per-calorie source. This is useful for calorie-restricted diets where macronutrient density matters.
What formula does this Spinach calories calculator use? The calculator uses calories = weight in grams / 100 x 23 kcal. For example, 100g of Spinach gives 23 kcal of calories. Volume entries are first converted to grams using the food density value, then the same per-100g formula is applied.
Is Spinach a good food for weight gain or calorie surplus goals? For weight gain or calorie surplus goals, Spinach is a modest contributor — with 23 kcal of calories per 100g. For best results, combine Spinach with other foods to hit your daily macro targets.
How reliable is the source data for Spinach? Spinach uses USDA FoodData Central reference as the nutrition source. Gram-based calculations use the per-100g source values, while cup and spoon estimates depend on the listed density and should be treated as practical serving estimates.
Should I measure Spinach raw or cooked? Spinach should be logged in the same prep state as the source record. If you weighed it cooked, avoid comparing it directly with a raw entry unless a cooked yield factor is available.
Are there any cautions for Spinach? Spinach has no major allergen flag in this source record. For allergies, kidney disease, pregnancy, diabetes, or prescribed diets, use the condition-aware notes as educational context and confirm with a clinician.
How to Calculate Spinach Calories
- Weigh raw. Place your spinach on a kitchen scale before cooking to get the most accurate starting weight.
- Enter weight into the calculator. Select your unit (g, oz, lb, or cup) and hit Calculate.
- Read the result. The calculator shows calories content for your exact portion.
- Compare servings. Use the serving range table below to quickly compare calories across portion sizes.
- Log to your tracker. Enter the raw weight and raw entry in your nutrition app for consistent macro tracking.
Why Volume ≠ Weight: Spinach Density Explained
Spinach is very light (100 kg/m³ — about 0.1× the density of water), so a 1-cup measure holds only ~24 g.
Why does density matter? The same volume can hold very different amounts of food depending on how dense it is. Oats (350 kg/m³) are light and airy — 1 cup = ~80 g. Water has a density of 1000 kg/m³ — 1 cup = 236 g. This is why nutrition labels use weight (grams), not volume — it's a more reliable measure.
Formula: mass (g) = volume (mL) × density (kg/m³) ÷ 1,000. This calculator uses this formula automatically when you enter a volume measure for Spinach.
Spinach Page Quality Signals
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
Computation method: Macro values are calculated by multiplying the food's per-100g value by the requested weight in grams, then dividing by 100. Volume inputs are first converted to grams using the food's density (kg/m³) from USDA data, then the same formula applies: calories = (weight_g / 100) × caloriesPer100g.
Accuracy note: Macro values represent averages across measured samples; individual items may vary ±5–10% depending on brand, farming method, and preparation technique. For clinical nutrition, consult a registered dietitian.
Update policy: Macro values are reviewed quarterly against USDA FoodData Central updates. Page last verified: 2026.