Calorie comparison
Spaghetti Bolognese vs Spinach
Per 100 grams, spinach is the lighter choice by 115 calories, while spaghetti bolognese 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 | Spaghetti Bolognese | Spinach |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 | 23 |
| Protein | 7 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbs | 16 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 5 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
🍝 Spaghetti Bolognese
1 cup (250 g)
345 cal
17.5 g protein · 40 g carbs · 12.5 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, spaghetti bolognese or spinach?
Per 100 g, spaghetti bolognese has 138 calories and spinach has 23. Spinach is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, spaghetti bolognese or spinach?
Spaghetti Bolognese has 7 g of protein per 100 g; spinach has 2.9 g. Spaghetti Bolognese wins on protein.
Is spaghetti bolognese 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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