Calorie comparison
Chicken Fried Rice vs Spinach
Per 100 grams, spinach is the lighter choice by 145 calories, while chicken fried rice 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 | Chicken Fried Rice | Spinach |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 | 23 |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 6 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
🍚 Chicken Fried Rice
1 cup (198 g)
333 cal
12.9 g protein · 43.6 g carbs · 11.9 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, chicken fried rice or spinach?
Per 100 g, chicken fried rice has 168 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken fried rice or spinach?
Chicken Fried Rice has 6.5 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Chicken Fried Rice wins on protein.
Is chicken fried 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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