How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?

Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat contains 46 calories per 100 g, along with 3.1 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates, and 1.6 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of kale?

Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat has a calorie density of 0.46 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one portion of kale?

One portion of Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat weighs about 65 g and provides roughly 30 calories.

Kale

Very low calorie density

Fresh · Cooked · No Added Fat

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.46kcal/g

Protein / 100g

3.1g

Carbs / 100g

4.7g

Fat / 100g

1.6g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat has 0.46 calories per gram (46 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
Portion	65 g	30
Cup	130 g	60
100 g	100 g	46

Where the calories come from

Protein3.1 g / 100 g27% of calories
Carbs4.7 g / 100 g41% of calories
Fat1.6 g / 100 g31% of calories

Quick comparisons

Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat is 3.1× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.46 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat is 1.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.46 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat is 5.5× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.46 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about kale

How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?: Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat contains 46 calories per 100 g, along with 3.1 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates, and 1.6 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of kale?: Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat has a calorie density of 0.46 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one portion of kale?: One portion of Kale, Fresh, Cooked, No Added Fat weighs about 65 g and provides roughly 30 calories.

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Where this food sits on the scale

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