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Kale

Very low calorie density

Raw

Calories per 100 g

35

Density

0.35kcal/g

Protein / 100g

2.9g

Carbs / 100g

4.4g

Fat / 100g

1.5g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Kale, Raw has 0.35 calories per gram (35 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

PortionWeightCalories
Cup21 g7
100 g100 g35

Where the calories come from

  • Protein2.9 g / 100 g27% of calories
  • Carbs4.4 g / 100 g41% of calories
  • Fat1.5 g / 100 g31% of calories

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Frequently asked questions about kale

How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?
Kale, Raw contains 35 calories per 100 g, along with 2.9 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrates, and 1.5 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of kale?
Kale, Raw has a calorie density of 0.35 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, Raw weighs about 21 g and provides roughly 7 calories.

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