Calories in 50g of Spinach

50g of spinach (50 g) has 14 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.5 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 42% protein, 20% fat and 38% carbs. For comparison, 100g of spinach has 28 calories. Burning 14 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Spinach Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

Cooked with

14cal

in 50g of spinach (50 g)

Protein1.5 g42% of calories

Fat0.3 g20% of calories

Carbs1.3 g38% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Spinach calories by serving size

Common amounts of spinach (plain) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	14	1.5 g	0.3 g	1.3 g
100g	100 g	28	2.9 g	0.6 g	2.6 g
4 oz	113 g	31	3.3 g	0.7 g	3 g
200g	200 g	55	5.8 g	1.2 g	5.3 g

50g of spinach, by cooking fat

The fat used in the pan changes the total. Same amount, cooked 3 ways.

Plain14

Butter28

Oil32

Spinach vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

Cooked Spinach33

Spinach28

Raw Spinach27

Boiled Spinach23

Cooked Canned Spinach23

Raw Mustard Spinach22

Canned Spinach19

Spinach: common questions

How many calories are in 50g of spinach?

50g of spinach weighs about 50 g and has 14 calories.

How much protein is in 50g of spinach?

50g of spinach has 1.5 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 50g of spinach?

50g of spinach has 1.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.8 g of fiber.

More about spinach

Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods. FDC ID Plain: 1750353, Butter: 2709619, Oil: 2709618. Original description: Spinach, mature. Portion weights are USDA household measures.