Calories in Spinach, creamed
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Spinach, creamed contains 90 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in spinach on FoodFactly, where the median is 54 kcal per 100 g across 14 foods.
100 g provides 284% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.76 g | |
| Protein C | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 257 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C C | 15.1 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 341 µg | 284% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 60 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 16.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 58 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 67 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus C | 39 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 340 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.059 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 62%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.4 gin the lowest quarter of spinach (median 3.3 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the lowest quarter of spinach (median 2.3 g)
- Sugars0.76 gin the top quarter of spinach (median 0.49 g)
- Fat6.1 gin the top quarter of spinach (median 3.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gin the top quarter of spinach (median 0.78 g)
- Sodium450 mgin the top quarter of spinach (median 264 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water83.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.37 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.097 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.55 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.51 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,460 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5,310 µg |
| Retinol C | 52 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 7 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 83.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 60 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spinach
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Spinach, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 2.1 g | 2.9 g | 0.37 g |
| Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids Canned | 23 | 2.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 3.6 g | 4.2 g | 0.57 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Spinach, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 2.1 g | 2.9 g | 0.37 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 3 g | 3.8 g | 0.26 g |
| Spinach, baby | 21 | 2.9 g | 2.4 g | 0.62 g |
| Spinach, mature | 22 | 2.9 g | 2.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Spinach, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 33 | 3.4 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce, wilted, with bacon dressing | 84 | 2.8 g | 3.4 g | 6.3 g |
| Lettuce, salad with cheese, tomato and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing | 91 | 4.9 g | 4.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Cucumber salad, made with sour cream dressing | 66 | 1.3 g | 3.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Lettuce, salad with egg, cheese, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing | 71 | 4.2 g | 3.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Vegetable curry | 86 | 1.6 g | 8.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Squash, summer, casserole, with cheese sauce | 92 | 3.7 g | 9.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Potato, mashed, ready-to-heat, with gravy | 94 | 1.7 g | 11.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Caesar salad, with romaine, no dressing | 77 | 4 g | 7.5 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spinach?
100 g of spinach has 90 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 180 kcal.
How much protein is in spinach?
Spinach contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.8 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spinach, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.3 g).
How many carbs are in spinach?
Spinach has 6.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 0.76 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spinach?
Spinach contains 6.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spinach contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (284% DV), Vitamin A (29% DV), Vitamin C (17% DV), magnesium (16% DV) and Folate (B9) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spinach?
100 g contains 450 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spinach have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, spinach, creamed has 90 kcal, while spinach, raw has 23 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709628. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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