Calories in Kale (raw)

Kale (raw) has about 35 calories per 1 katori (100 g), with 2.9 g protein, 4.4 g carbs and 1.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 35 kcal.

Featured in: Calcium-Rich Foods, Vitamin C-Rich Foods

Good fibre sourceVery low calorieRich in vitamin CRich in calcium
35kcal
Calories · 1 katori (100 g)
2.9g
Protein · 1 katori (100 g)
4.4g
Carbs · 1 katori (100 g)
1.5g
Fat · 1 katori (100 g)
Carbs 41%Protein 27%Fat 32%share of calories

Kale (raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (100 g)35 kcal2.9 g4.4 g1.5 g
1 cup chopped (67 g)23 kcal1.9 g2.9 g1 g
100 g35 kcal2.9 g4.4 g1.5 g

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Kale (raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories35 kcal
Protein2.9 g
Carbohydrates4.4 g
Fat1.5 g
Fibre4.1 g
Sugar0.8 g
Sodium53 mg
Calcium254 mg
Iron1.6 mg
Potassium348 mg
Vitamin C93.4 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Kale (raw) healthy?

  • ●Kale (raw) is very low in calories for its volume at 35 kcal per 100 g. About 41% of its calories come from carbs, 27% from protein and 32% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 katori (100 g) (35 kcal) takes about 7 min of brisk walking or 3 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Kale (raw): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Kale (raw)?

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One serving of Kale (raw), 1 katori (100 g), has roughly 35 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 4.4 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g fat and 4.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Kale (raw)?

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100 g of Kale (raw) has 35 kcal, with 2.9 g protein, 4.4 g carbs, 1.5 g fat, 4.1 g fibre and 0.8 g sugar.

How much protein is in Kale (raw)?

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Kale (raw) has 2.9 g protein per 100 g (2.9 g in 1 katori (100 g)). Protein provides about 27% of its calories.

Is Kale (raw) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 35 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Kale (raw)?

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Burning roughly 35 kcal takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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