How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?

Kale, Raw contains 43 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 0.43 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one baby leaf of kale?

One baby leaf of Kale, Raw weighs about 1 g and provides roughly 0 calories.

Kale

Very low calorie density

Raw

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.43kcal/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 0.43 calories per gram (43 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
Baby Leaf	1 g	0
Leaf	10 g	4
Portion	13 g	6
Cup	25 g	11
Guideline Amount In Salad	50 g	22
100 g	100 g	43

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

Quick comparisons

Kale, Raw is 2.9× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.43 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Kale, Raw is 1.1× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.43 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Kale, Raw is 5.9× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.43 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about kale

How many calories are in 100 grams of kale?: Kale, Raw contains 43 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 0.43 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one baby leaf of kale?: One baby leaf of Kale, Raw weighs about 1 g and provides roughly 0 calories.

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Where this food sits on the scale

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