Calories in Kale

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (85.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 53.1
  • Total Fat 1.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 29.8 mg
  • Potassium 417.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 7.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 4.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 128.4 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Kale contains 53.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (85.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 7.0g per serving (52.8% of calories), with a good 3.0g of dietary fiber.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Organic Kale Greens.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Kale. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Kale contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories53.1 kcal2.7%
Total Fat1.0 g1%
Sodium29.8 mg1%
Total Carbohydrate7.0 g3%
Dietary Fiber3.0 g11%
Protein4.0 g8%
Calcium128.4 mg10%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium417.4 mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Kale accounts for 2.7% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 52.8% of the calories.

Fat 17%
Carbs 52.8%
Protein 30.2%
Fat 17% Carbs 52.8% Protein 30.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 53.1 calories in Kale? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 4.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 9.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 5.8 min
HIIT 4.9 min
StairMaster / Stair Climber 4.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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