Calorie comparison
Protein Shake vs Spinach
Per 100 grams, spinach is the lighter choice by 29 calories, while protein shake 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 | Protein Shake | Spinach |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 | 23 |
| Protein | 8 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbs | 4 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
🥤 Protein Shake
1 scoop in water (350 g)
182 cal
28 g protein · 14 g carbs · 3.5 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, protein shake or spinach?
Per 100 g, protein shake has 52 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, protein shake or spinach?
Protein Shake has 8 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Protein Shake wins on protein.
Is protein shake 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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