Vegetables

Kale: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 35 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 0.3 g carbohydrates and 1.5 g fat. A typical serving (1 handful, 30 g) provides about 11 kcal.

Amount
Energy

11 kcal

44 kJ · 1% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.9 g · 34%
Carbohydrates0.1 g · 4%
Fat0.4 g · 39%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 handful · 30 g
Energy148 kJ / 35 kcal44 kJ / 11 kcal
Fat1.5 g0.4 g
of which saturates0.2 g0.1 g
Carbohydrate0.3 g0.1 g
of which sugars1.0 g0.3 g
Fibre4.1 g1.2 g
Protein2.9 g0.9 g
Salt0.13 g0.04 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in kale?

35 kcal (148 kJ) per 100 g. 1 handful (30 g) provides about 11 kcal.

How much fat is in kale?

1.5 g fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g saturates. 1 handful (30 g) has about 0.4 g.

How much fibre is in kale?

4.1 g fibre per 100 g; 1 handful (30 g) has about 1.2 g.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Kale, raw”, FDC ID 168421. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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