How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?

Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt contains 36 calories per 100 g, along with 2.9 g of protein, 5.3 g of carbohydrates, and 1.2 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of kale?

Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt has a calorie density of 0.36 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one cup of kale?

One cup of Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt weighs about 118 g and provides roughly 42 calories.

Kale

Very low calorie density

Frozen · Cooked · Boiled · Drained · With Salt

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.36kcal/g

Protein / 100g

2.9g

Carbs / 100g

5.3g

Fat / 100g

1.2g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt has 0.36 calories per gram (36 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
Cup	118 g	42
100 g	100 g	36

Where the calories come from

Protein2.9 g / 100 g27% of calories
Carbs5.3 g / 100 g48% of calories
Fat1.2 g / 100 g25% of calories

Quick comparisons

Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt is 2.4× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.36 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt is 1.3× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.36 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt is 7.0× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.36 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about kale

How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?: Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt contains 36 calories per 100 g, along with 2.9 g of protein, 5.3 g of carbohydrates, and 1.2 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of kale?: Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt has a calorie density of 0.36 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one cup of kale?: One cup of Kale, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt weighs about 118 g and provides roughly 42 calories.

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