Calorie comparison
Brown Rice vs Spinach
Per 100 grams, spinach is the lighter choice by 100 calories, while spinach delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Brown Rice | Spinach |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 | 23 |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbs | 26 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0.4 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍚 Brown Rice
1 cup cooked (195 g)
240 cal
5.3 g protein · 50.7 g carbs · 2 g fat
🥬 Spinach
1 cup (30 g)
7 cal
0.9 g protein · 1.1 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, brown rice or spinach?
Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, brown rice or spinach?
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Spinach wins on protein.
Is brown rice or spinach better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward spinach — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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