Calorie comparison
Spinach vs Zucchini
Per 100 grams, zucchini is the lighter choice by 6 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 | Spinach | Zucchini |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 | 17 |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 3.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 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
🥬 Spinach
1 cup (30 g)
7 cal
0.9 g protein · 1.1 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🥒 Zucchini
1 cup sliced (124 g)
21 cal
1.5 g protein · 3.8 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, spinach or zucchini?
Per 100 g, spinach has 23 calories and zucchini has 17. Zucchini is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, spinach or zucchini?
Spinach has 2.9 g of protein per 100 g; zucchini has 1.2 g. Spinach wins on protein.
Is spinach or zucchini 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 zucchini — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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