Kale
Very low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
53
Density
0.53kcal/g
Protein / 100g
3.5g
Carbs / 100g
9.7g
Fat / 100g
0.9g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Kale has 0.53 calories per gram (53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Onz | 113 g | 60 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 53 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein3.5 g / 100 g23% of calories
- Carbs9.7 g / 100 g64% of calories
- Fat0.9 g / 100 g13% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Kale is 3.5× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.53 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Kale is 1.2× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.53 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Kale is 4.8× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.53 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about kale
- How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?
- Kale contains 53 calories per 100 g, along with 3.5 g of protein, 9.7 g of carbohydrates, and 0.9 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of kale?
- Kale has a calorie density of 0.53 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 4 onz of kale?
- One 4 onz of Kale weighs about 113 g and provides roughly 60 calories.
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