Calories in kale
100g of kale contain about 49 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| cup, chopped
For example, a handful of kale (25 g) contain about 12 calories.
This is about 1% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Kale
Serving size: handful of kale (25 g)
changehandful (25g)cup, chopped (67g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 2.19g
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in kale
58% CARBS
28% PROTEIN
14% FAT
To visualize how much 12 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of kale is similar to that of, for example:
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about kale nutrition.
Per 100 g, Kale is an excellent source of vitamin K (587% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin C (133% DV).
Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting. The FDA Daily Value is 120 µg.
How many calories are in kale leaves?
- Handful of kale leaves (25g)12 kcal
- Kale cup, chopped (67g)33 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of kale14 kcal
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