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SSpinach
Raw · Leafy Greens
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
Why it scored 65
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.