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Kale raw nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Kale, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Kale raw

Kale raw
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 49 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 5 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -8 (alkaline)
TOP 9% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 91% of foods
TOP 10% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 90% of foods
TOP 13% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 87% of foods
TOP 15% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 85% of foods
TOP 16% Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 84% of foods

Kale raw calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 49
Calories in 1 cup 1" pieces, loosely packed 8 16 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 55% 34% 39% 43% 5% 15% 500% 86% 4.9%
Calcium: 450mg of 1,000mg 45%
Iron: 4.4mg of 8mg 55%
Magnesium: 141mg of 420mg 34%
Phosphorus: 276mg of 700mg 39%
Potassium: 1473mg of 3,400mg 43%
Sodium: 114mg of 2,300mg 5%
Zinc: 1.7mg of 11mg 15%
Copper: 4.5mg of 1mg 500%
Manganese: 2mg of 2mg 86%
Selenium: 2.7µg of 55µg 4.9%

Mineral chart - relative view

491 mg
TOP 13%
150 mg
TOP 15%
1.5 mg
TOP 16%
47 mg
TOP 23%
0.66 mg
TOP 35%
1.5 mg
TOP 49%
92 mg
TOP 66%
0.56 mg
TOP 67%
38 mg
TOP 76%
0.9 µg
TOP 83%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 599% 31% 0% 400% 28% 30% 19% 5.5% 63% 106% 0% 0.44% 1762%
Vitamin A: 29970IU of 5,000IU 599%
Vitamin E: 4.6mg of 15mg 31%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 360mg of 90mg 400%
Vitamin B1: 0.33mg of 1mg 28%
Vitamin B2: 0.39mg of 1mg 30%
Vitamin B3: 3mg of 16mg 19%
Vitamin B5: 0.27mg of 5mg 5.5%
Vitamin B6: 0.81mg of 1mg 63%
Folate: 423µg of 400µg 106%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 2.4mg of 550mg 0.44%
Vitamin K: 2114µg of 120µg 1762%

Vitamin chart - relative view

9990 IU
TOP 9%
120 mg
TOP 10%
141 µg
TOP 21%
705 µg
TOP 41%
1.5 mg
TOP 42%
0.27 mg
TOP 42%
0.11 mg
TOP 46%
0.13 mg
TOP 62%
1 mg
TOP 69%
0.09 mg
TOP 90%
0.8 mg
TOP 96%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

5% 9% 83% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.3 g of 50 g
4.3 g (9% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.9 g of 65 g
0.9 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
8.8 g of 300 g
8.8 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
84 g of 2,000 g
84 g (4% of DV )
Other:
2 g
2 g

Fat type information

19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.34 g

Fiber content ratio for Kale raw

26% 41% 33%
Sugar: 2.3 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Other: 2.9 g

All nutrients for Kale raw per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 49kcal 2% 87% Equal to OrangeOrange
Protein 4.3g 10% 64% 1.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.93g 1% 75% 35.8 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 120mg 133% 10% 2.3 times more than LemonLemon
Net carbs 5.2g N/A 56% 10.5 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 8.8g 3% 51% 3.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 47mg 11% 23% 3 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 150mg 15% 15% 1.2 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 491mg 14% 13% 3.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.5mg 18% 49% 1.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.3g N/A 58% 4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.6g 14% 23% 1.5 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 1.5mg 167% 16% 10.6 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.56mg 5% 67% 11.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 92mg 13% 66% 2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 38mg 2% 76% 12.9 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 500µg 56% 21%
Vitamin E 1.5mg 10% 42% 1.1 times more than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.66mg 29% 35%
Selenium 0.9µg 2% 83%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 9% 46% 2.4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 10% 62% Equal to AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1mg 6% 69% 9.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.09mg 2% 90% 12.4 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 21% 42% 2.3 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 705µg 587% 41% 6.9 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 141µg 35% 21% 2.3 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Choline 0.8mg 0% 96%
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0% 82% 64.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g N/A 84% 188.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.34g N/A 70% 139.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
1.4%
Total Fat 0.93g
0.41%
Saturated Fat 0.09g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.7%
Sodium 38mg
2.9%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g
14%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 150mg 15%

Iron 1.5mg 18%

Potassium 491mg 14%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168421/nutrients

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