Vegetables
How many calories are in kale?
Kale has 35 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 21 g) has 7 calories.
- Calories, 1 cup (21 g)
- 7
- Calories per gram
- 0.4
Very low energy density
Calories in kale by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (21 g) | 7 | 0.6 g | 0.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 100 g | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 27%
- Carbs 41%
- Fat 32%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 2.9 g
- Carbs
- 4.4 g
- Fat
- 1.5 g
- Fibre
- 4.1 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 53 mg
Vegetables: lightest first
FAQ
Is kale high in calories?
It has 0.4 calories per gram, which counts as very low energy density. That's more calories per gram than 10% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of kale?
35 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 4.4 g carbs and 1.5 g fat.
Where do the calories in kale come from?
Roughly 27% from protein, 41% from carbs, 32% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 168421: "Kale, raw" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.