Spirulina vs Spinach
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Spinach is generally healthier
Spinach comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (23 vs 290), less sugar (0.4g vs 2g), less sodium (79mg vs 1048mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Spinach
23 kcal
More Protein
Spirulina
57g
More Fiber
Spirulina
3.6g
Less Sugar
Spinach
0.4g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Spirulina
290
Spinach
23
Proteinper 100g
Spirulina
57g
Spinach
2.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Spirulina
24g
Spinach
4g
Fatper 100g
Spirulina
7g
Spinach
0.4g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Spirulina
Per 100g:290 calories
Per cup (150g):435 calories
Per serving (85g):247 calories
Spinach
Per 100g:23 calories
Per cup (150g):35 calories
Per serving (85g):20 calories
Diet Compatibility
Spirulina
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleo
Spinach
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Spirulina
- ✓Higher in protein (57g vs 2.7g)
- ✓More fiber (3.6g vs 2.2g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Spinach
- ✓Lower in calories (23 vs 290)
- ✓Lower in carbs (4g vs 24g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.4g vs 2g)
- ✓Lower sodium (79mg vs 1048mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups