Which has more protein, Spinach, baby or Spinach, mature?

Spinach, mature has more protein at 2.91g per 100g, compared to 2.85g for Spinach, baby.

Which has more calories, Spinach, baby or Spinach, mature?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Spinach, baby healthier than Spinach, mature?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Spinach, baby scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Spinach vs Spinach

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Spinach, baby is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Spinach —

Protein (g)

Spinach 2.85

Spinach 2.91

Carbs (g)

Spinach 2.41

Spinach 2.64

Fat (g)

Spinach 0.619

Spinach 0.604

Fiber (g)

Spinach 1.56

Spinach 1.59

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Spinach, mature — 2.91g vs 2.85g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Spinach, baby scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Spinach	Spinach	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	92.5 g	92.4 g	=
Protein	2.85 g	2.91 g	-2%
Total lipid (fat)	0.619 g	0.604 g	+2%
Carbohydrate, by difference	2.41 g	2.64 g	-9%
Fiber, total dietary	1.56 g	1.59 g	-2%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	26.5 mg	30.3 mg	-12%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.077 mg	0.076 mg	=
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.193 mg	0.192 mg	+1%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	0.551 mg	0.510 mg	+8%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.195 mg	0.214 mg	-9%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	117 ug	113 ug	+3%
Vitamin A, RAE	283 ug	306 ug	-8%
Carotene, beta	3400 ug	3669 ug	-7%
Carotene, alpha	0 ug	0 ug	=
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	68.3 mg	66.6 mg	+3%
Iron, Fe	1.26 mg	1.05 mg	+20%
Magnesium, Mg	92.9 mg	93.0 mg	=
Phosphorus, P	39.0 mg	40.6 mg	-4%
Potassium, K	582 mg	460 mg	+27%
Sodium, Na	111 mg	107 mg	+5%
Zinc, Zn	0.447 mg	0.423 mg	+6%
Copper, Cu	0.082 mg	0.079 mg	+4%
Manganese, Mn	0.488 mg	0.426 mg	+15%
Selenium, Se	0 ug	0 ug	=
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	27 kcal	28 kcal	-4%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	21 kcal	22 kcal	-4%
Nitrogen	0.456 g	0.465 g	-2%
Ash	1.60 g	1.42 g	+13%
Carbohydrate, by summation	1.56 g	1.59 g	-2%
Iodine, I	0 ug	—
Biotin	1.66 ug	—
Carotene, gamma	0 ug	0 ug	=
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	0 ug	10.0 ug	-100%
Cryptoxanthin, alpha	0 ug	0 ug	=
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Lycopene	6020 ug	7918 ug	-24%
cis-Lutein/Zeaxanthin	0 ug	0 ug	=
Alpha-carotene (Provitamin A)	5829 ug	7451 ug	-22%
Zeaxanthin	191 ug	467 ug	-59%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Potassium, K +27% in Spinach, baby Iron, Fe +20% in Spinach, baby

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