Spinach, raw Nutrition
Calories in spinach, raw100 g of spinach, raw has 23 kcal.
| Per | 100 g | 1 cup (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 23 | 6.9 |
| Protein (g) | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.6 | 1.1 |
| Fat (g) | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Fibre (g) | 2.2 | 0.7 |
How we got the portion numbers
- The reference values are per 100 g. A portion of 30 g scales by 30 ÷ 100 = 0.3.
- Energy: 23 × 0.3 = 6.9 kcal — the same factor gives every other row in the portion column.
Check it backwards
6.9 kcal ÷ 0.3 = 23 kcal per 100 g — the reference value we started with.
Questions people also ask
How many calories are in spinach, raw?
100 g has 23 kcal. 1 cup (30 g) has about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in spinach, raw?
2.9 g per 100 g, so 1 cup gives about 0.9 g.
Where do these values come from?
USDA FoodData Central reference entries, rounded. They are typical values — the exact food on your plate varies with variety, ripeness and cooking, so the page says 'about' where it scales a portion.