Vegetables
How much protein is in spinach?
Spinach has 2.9 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 30 g) has 0.9 g of protein and 7 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (30 g)
- 0.9 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 12.6 g
Very high protein density
Protein in spinach by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bunch (340 g) | 9.9 g | 78 | 12.2 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 leaf (10 g) | 0.3 g | 2 | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (30 g) | 0.9 g | 7 | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 package (10 oz) (284 g) | 8.2 g | 65 | 10.2 g | 1.1 g |
| 100 g | 2.9 g | 23 | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 23
- Protein
- 2.9 g
- Carbs
- 3.6 g
- Fat
- 0.4 g
- Fibre
- 2.2 g
- Sugar
- 0.4 g
- Sodium
- 79 mg
Vegetables: most protein per calorie
- Mushrooms 14.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Asparagus 10.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Kale 8.3 g protein per 100 cal
- Broccoli 8.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Cauliflower 7.6 g protein per 100 cal
- Brussels sprouts 7.2 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is spinach high in protein?
Yes. With 12.6 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 87% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of spinach?
2.9 g, with 23 calories.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 168462: "Spinach, raw" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.