BeslySpinach: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
How many calories are in spinach? 27 per 100 g, and 3 for 1 leaf (10 g). That serving carries 0.3 g protein, 0.2 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
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Spinach serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 27 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 leaf | 10 | 3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 1 cup | 25 | 7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 baby leaf | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where the calories in spinach come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, spinach gets 43% of its calories from protein, 36% from carbs and 21% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (2.9 g protein, 2.4 g carbs, 0.6 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in spinach
A 1 leaf (10 g) of spinach also contains 11.1 mg sodium, 0.2 g fiber, 0 g sugar and 0 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 leaf (10 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 111 mg | 11.1 mg |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 58.2 mg |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 26.5 mg | 2.6 mg |
How spinach compares with similar foods
Among the 6 foods compared here, spinach is number 2 when sorted from the lowest to the highest calories per 100 g (27 kcal). The comparison uses foods from the same food group (vegetables) that have a page on Besly.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | 10 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Spinach (this page) | 27 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Tomatoes | 27 | 0.8 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
| Broccoli | 31 | 2 | 4.8 | 0.2 |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 | 9.6 | 0.2 |
| Corn | 96 | 3.4 | 21 | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 leaf of spinach?
1 leaf (10 g) of spinach has 3 calories, with 0.3 g protein, 0.2 g carbs and 0.1 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of spinach?
100 g of spinach has 27 calories, 2.9 g protein, 2.4 g carbs and 0.6 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 8 calories.
Is spinach low in carbs?
Carbs supply 36% of the calories in spinach (protein 43%, fat 21%). Per 100 g there are 2.4 g of carbs, and 1 leaf (10 g) has 0.2 g, including 0.2 g of fiber.
Recipes with spinach
- Baked Spinach and Brown Rice Casserole
- Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach
- Chickpea and Spinach Sauté
- Baked Spinach Fatayer
- Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato and Spinach
- French Spinach and Feta Frittata
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (FDC ID 2709614; source tag “usda_fdc:2709614”, record us.generic.spinach_raw). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.