
New Zealand spinach (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped · 56 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.8g33% of calories
- Carbs1.4g58% of calories
- Fat0.1g9% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of New Zealand spinach (raw) (1 cup, chopped, 56 g) has 7.8 calories, with 0.8 g of protein, 1.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (157% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K157%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A14%
- Vitamin C19%
- Vitamin B613%
- Manganese16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (56 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 123 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 189 μg | 157% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 16 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.4 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 7 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Spinach (frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)34
- Spinach (frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)34
- Spinach (frozen, chopped or leaf)29
- Spinach (raw)23
- Spinach (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)23
- Spinach (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)23
- New Zealand spinach (raw)14
Similar foods
7 calSpinach (raw)1 cup−1 cal
45 calSpinach (frozen, chopped or leaf)1 cup+37 cal
41 calSpinach (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup+33 cal
65 calSpinach (frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup+57 cal
41 calSpinach (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup+33 cal
65 calSpinach (frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup+57 cal
Burning 8 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in New Zealand spinach (raw)?
One serving of New Zealand spinach (raw) (1 cup, chopped) has 7.8 calories, which works out to 14 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is New Zealand spinach (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 33% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is New Zealand spinach (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in New Zealand spinach (raw)?
73 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in New Zealand spinach (raw)?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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