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Spinach — RawS
Vegetables · #3 of 45

Spinach

Raw · Leafy Greens

65/100S tier
Calories23
Protein2.9g
Fiber2.2g
Sodium79mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 65 out of 100, #3 of 45 vegetables. Low energy density carries the score (90/100); micronutrients drags it down (47/100).

The short version: The micronutrient density king — 23 calories carrying a multivitamin.

The catch: Oxalates bind some of its iron and calcium — pair with vitamin C to absorb more.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 79mg3%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g8%
Protein 2.9g6%
Vitamin K 483mcg403%
Vitamin A 469mcg RAE52%
Folate 194mcg48%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 65

Low energy density ×1090
Protein ×1084
Fiber ×2580
Clean label ×1557
Micronutrients ×4047

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#3 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Spinach healthy?

It grades S — 65 out of 100, #3 of 45 vegetables in our system. The micronutrient density king — 23 calories carrying a multivitamin.

How many calories are in Spinach?

23 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Spinach calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.