Raw Arugula vs Spinach Calories

Spinach has 11% more calories than raw arugula: 28 vs 25 calories per 100 g.

For protein, spinach has more. For fat, raw arugula has more. For carbohydrates, raw arugula has more. For fiber, about the same fiber.

Raw Arugula and Spinach calorie calculator

Amount of each−+Unitgramsouncescalories (same calories)

Raw Arugula

25calories in 100 g

• Protein 2.6 g
• Fat 0.7 g
• Carbs 3.7 g

Raw Arugula nutrition

Spinach

28calories in 100 g

• Protein 2.9 g
• Fat 0.6 g
• Carbs 2.6 g

Spinach nutrition

Nutrition per 100 grams

Nutrient	Raw Arugula	Spinach
Calories	25	28
Protein	2.6 g	2.9 g
Fat	0.7 g	0.6 g
Saturated fat	0.1 g	-
Carbohydrates	3.7 g	2.6 g
Fiber	1.6 g	1.6 g
Sugars	2.1 g	-
Sodium	27 mg	107 mg
Potassium	369 mg	460 mg
Calcium	160 mg	67 mg
Iron	1.5 mg	1.1 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg	30 mg

Raw Arugula vs Spinach: common questions

Which has more calories, raw arugula or spinach?

Spinach has more calories per 100 g (28 vs 25).

Which has more protein, raw arugula or spinach?

Spinach has more protein per 100 g (2.9 g vs 2.6 g).

Is raw arugula or spinach better for weight loss?

Raw Arugula has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.

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Raw Arugula

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Spinach

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Raw Arugula: FDC ID 169387. Spinach: FDC ID 1750353.