Calories in 6 Oz of Spinach

6 oz of spinach (170 g) has 47 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 4.9 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 4.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 42% protein, 20% fat and 38% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of spinach has 31 calories. Burning 47 calories takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Spinach Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

Cooked with

47cal

in 6 oz of spinach (170 g)

Protein4.9 g42% of calories

Fat1 g20% of calories

Carbs4.5 g38% of calories

2% 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
6 oz	170 g	47	4.9 g	1 g	4.5 g
200g	200 g	55	5.8 g	1.2 g	5.3 g

6 oz of spinach, by cooking fat

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

Plain47

Butter94

Oil107

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 6 oz of spinach?

6 oz of spinach weighs about 170 g and has 47 calories.

How much protein is in 6 oz of spinach?

6 oz of spinach has 4.9 g of protein, which is 10% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 6 oz of spinach?

6 oz of spinach has 4.5 g of carbohydrates, including 2.7 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.