Kale
Very low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
47
Density
0.47kcal/g
Protein / 100g
2.4g
Carbs / 100g
4.7g
Fat / 100g
1.8g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Cup | 85 g | 40 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 47 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein2.4 g / 100 g21% of calories
- Carbs4.7 g / 100 g43% of calories
- Fat1.8 g / 100 g36% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Kale is 3.1× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.47 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Kale is 1.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.47 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Kale is 5.4× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.47 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about kale
- How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?
- Kale contains 47 calories per 100 g, along with 2.4 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates, and 1.8 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of kale?
- 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 2.5 cup of kale?
- One 2.5 cup of Kale weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 40 calories.
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