Which has more calories, carrot or spinach?

Per 100 g, carrot has 41 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, carrot or spinach?

Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Spinach wins on protein.

Is carrot 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.

Calorie comparison

Carrot vs Spinach

Per 100 grams, spinach is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while spinach delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Carrot nutrition →Spinach nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Carrot	Spinach
Calories	41	23
Protein	0.9 g	2.9 g
Carbs	10 g	3.6 g
Fat	0.2 g	0.4 g

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Per typical serving

🥕 Carrot

1 medium (61 g)

25 cal

0.5 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 0.1 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, carrot or spinach?
Per 100 g, carrot has 41 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, carrot or spinach?
Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Spinach wins on protein.
Is carrot 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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