Calories in Spinach dip, light
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Spinach dip, light contains 165 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly (163 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.4 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 488 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 6.5 g | |
| Protein C | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 89 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 59.5 µg | 50% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.078 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 14.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 50 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 134 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.31 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.025 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 2.8 µg | 5% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 27%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein2.2 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Sugars6.5 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat12.4 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Sodium488 mgbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.079 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.83 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 549 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,160 µg |
| Retinol C | 42 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spinach dip
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach dip, yogurt based | 159 | 7 g | 3.6 g | 13 g |
| Spinach dip, regular | 345 | 2.4 g | 3.4 g | 35.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion dip, light | 166 | 2 g | 11.9 g | 12.4 g |
| Chipotle dip, light | 195 | 1.8 g | 13.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Vegetable dip, light | 198 | 2 g | 13.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, medium | 147 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, thick | 186 | 4 g | 11.6 g | 13.8 g |
| White sauce or gravy | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Gravy, vegetarian | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Ranch dip, light | 201 | 2.4 g | 14 g | 15.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spinach dip?
100 g of spinach dip has 165 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 25 kcal. 1 individual container (70 g): about 116 kcal.
How much protein is in spinach dip?
Spinach dip contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.33 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is below the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in spinach dip?
Spinach dip has 11.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 6.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spinach dip?
Spinach dip contains 12.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spinach dip contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (50% DV) and Vitamin B12 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spinach dip?
100 g contains 488 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2705626. 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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