Is spinach keto?
Spinach
Keto-friendly Yes — spinach is keto-friendly.
One of the lowest-carb foods there is. Raw or cooked, spinach adds bulk, iron, folate and magnesium for almost no carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup raw · 30 g- Net carbs
- 0.4g
- Calories
- 7kcal
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 1.1 g
- Fiber
- 0.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 2%
0.0× the daily limit
About 357 g of spinach adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 12 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | 23 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Net carbs | 0.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
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How to eat spinach on keto
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A big bag wilts down to a cupful — sauté it in butter or bacon fat with garlic. - Blend a handful into smoothies or stir into eggs, soups and curries.
- Frozen spinach is just as low-carb and perfect for creamed spinach and dips.
Keto recipes with spinach
Frequently asked questions
Is spinach keto?
Yes — spinach is keto-friendly. One of the lowest-carb foods there is. Raw or cooked, spinach adds bulk, iron, folate and magnesium for almost no carbs.
How many net carbs are in spinach?
1 cup raw (30 g) of spinach has about 0.4 g net carbs (1.1 g total carbs minus 0.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 1.4 g net carbs.
How much spinach can I eat on keto?
About 357 g of spinach adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 12 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 2% of your carbs.
