16 oz Raw Fresh Baby Spinach = 12 oz (340.2g) Cooked
1 pound (16 oz / 454 grams) of raw fresh baby spinach yields 12 ounces (340.2 grams) cooked, retaining 75% of its uncooked weight (25% moisture and fat loss during cooking) for roughly 3.8 standard cooked portions.
Sauté with garlic and oil for 2 minutes until fully collapsed, or steam briefly; volume drops dramatically by ~88% as cell structure releases moisture.
Method note: Sauté with garlic and oil for 2 minutes until fully collapsed, or steam briefly; volume drops dramatically by ~88% as cell structure releases moisture.
Fresh Baby Spinach Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Raw Weight (oz / lb) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz (0.50 lb) | 226.8 g | ¾ cup + 3 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 170.1 g (6 oz) | ~1.9 |
| 12 oz (0.75 lb) | 340.2 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 255.1 g (9 oz) | ~2.8 |
| 16 oz (1.00 lb) | 453.6 g | 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 340.2 g (12 oz) | ~3.8 |
| 24 oz (1.50 lb) | 680.4 g | 2 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 510.3 g (18 oz) | ~5.7 |
| 32 oz (2.00 lb) | 907.2 g | 3 ¾ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 680.4 g (24 oz) | ~7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does raw spinach shrink so dramatically when cooked? ▾
Fresh spinach leaves are over 90% water supported by delicate cellular walls that collapse immediately upon heat contact, shrinking volume by almost 90%.
How much fresh spinach do I need for 1 cup cooked? ▾
You need roughly 8 to 10 cups (approx 10–12 oz / 300g) of raw fresh baby spinach leaves to produce just 1 cup of wilted, drained cooked spinach.