Is spinach high in protein?

It has about 3 g per 100 g, which is high for a vegetable but low compared with protein foods.

Calories in spinach

Spinach has about 23 kcal per 100 g. A whole bag wilts down to a small portion.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Spinach calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Portion (80 g)	18 kcal	2.3 g	1.1 g	0.3 g
Large handful raw (30 g)	7 kcal	0.9 g	0.4 g	0.1 g
Bag (240 g)	55 kcal	7 g	3.4 g	1 g

Spinach nutrition per 100 g

Energy	23 kcal (96 kJ)
Protein	2.9 g
Carbohydrate	1.4 g
of which sugars	0.4 g
Fat	0.4 g
Fibre	2.2 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Spinach in meals

Spinach wilts into curries, pasta and omelettes for almost no calories. A whole 240 g bag is only about 55 kcal.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in spinach?: About 23 kcal per 100 g.
Is spinach high in protein?: It has about 3 g per 100 g, which is high for a vegetable but low compared with protein foods.