How many calories are in 100 grams of baby kale?

Baby Kale contains 47 calories per 100 g, along with 4.7 g of protein, 8.2 g of carbohydrates, and 1.2 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of baby kale?

Baby Kale has a calorie density of 0.47 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one 2 cup of baby kale?

One 2 cup of Baby Kale weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 40 calories.

Baby Kale

Very low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.47kcal/g

Protein / 100g

4.7g

Carbs / 100g

8.2g

Fat / 100g

1.2g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Baby Kale has 0.47 calories per gram (47 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories
2 Cup	85 g	40
100 g	100 g	47

Where the calories come from

Protein4.7 g / 100 g30% of calories
Carbs8.2 g / 100 g53% of calories
Fat1.2 g / 100 g17% of calories

Quick comparisons

Baby Kale is 3.1× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.47 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Baby Kale is 1.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.47 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Baby Kale is 5.4× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.47 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about baby kale

How many calories are in 100 grams of baby kale?: Baby Kale contains 47 calories per 100 g, along with 4.7 g of protein, 8.2 g of carbohydrates, and 1.2 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of baby kale?: Baby Kale has a calorie density of 0.47 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 2 cup of baby kale?: One 2 cup of Baby Kale weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 40 calories.

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