Kale Calories & Nutrition

A nutrient-dense leafy green high in vitamins K, A, and C. The leafy green darling of fitness culture for a reason.

Calories

23

per 1 cup chopped

Protein

1.9g

Carbs

2.9g

Fat

1g

Macro split

Protein 27%Carbs 41%Fat 32%

Calories in Kale by serving size

ServingCal
1 cup chopped (67g)23
100 g (100g)35
1 cup cooked (130g)46

Detailed nutrition

Per 1 cup chopped (67g)

Fiber2.7g
Sodium35.5mg
Potassium233.2mg

Why eat kale?

1

Exceptionally high vitamin K and vitamin A

2

More iron per calorie than beef

3

High fiber for a leafy green

Fitting kale into your daily calories

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Kale FAQs

How many calories in a cup of kale?+

About 23 calories per cup of raw chopped kale.

Is kale better than spinach?+

Different strengths. Kale has more vitamin K, C, and fiber; spinach has more folate and iron (though absorbability differs). Eat both.

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