Calories in Palak (spinach) sabzi
One katori of Palak (spinach) sabzi is about 120 g, which comes to 66 kcal and 3.4 g of protein — roughly 4% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Palak (spinach) sabzi nutrition
| Per | 1 katori (120 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 66 kcal | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 4.0 g | 3.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.1 g | 2.6 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 derived.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is reasonable protein for its calories; light enough that the portion rarely matters; a decent amount of fibre.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Lauki (bottle gourd) sabzi — 74 kcal per katori
- Steamed vegetables — 68 kcal per katori
- Tinda / ridge gourd sabzi — 84 kcal per katori
- Cabbage sabzi — 86 kcal per katori
Common questions
How many calories in 1 katori of Palak (spinach) sabzi?
About 66 kcal per katori (120 g), and 55 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Palak (spinach) sabzi?
About 3.4 g per katori, which is 2.8 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.