Calories in Kale, fresh, cooked, no added fat
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Kale, fresh, cooked, no added fat contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (130 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from fat and 27% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other dark green vegetables on FoodFactly (50 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 348% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 27% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 181 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Total sugars C | 0.86 g | |
| Protein C | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 245 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C C | 70.1 mg | 78% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.71 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 418 µg | 348% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.5 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 272 mg | 21% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 373 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.057 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 31%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.1 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Fiber4.4 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars0.86 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 0.74 g)
- Fat1.6 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.19 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium181 mgin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water88.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.72 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,920 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 6,380 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 27 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 88.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 50 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Kale
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Kale, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 28 | 2.7 g | 4.9 g | 0.46 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 44 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 44 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Kale, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 69 | 3.1 g | 4.6 g | 4.3 g |
| Kale, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 69 | 3.1 g | 4.6 g | 4.3 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 66 | 2.9 g | 5.1 g | 3.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 37 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 0.97 g |
| Collards, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 34 | 3.2 g | 5.8 g | 0.65 g |
| Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 33 | 2.7 g | 5.7 g | 0.72 g |
| Collards, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 54 | 3.2 g | 5.7 g | 3 g |
| Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 33 | 2.7 g | 5.7 g | 0.72 g |
| Beet greens, cooked Cooked | 48 | 2.3 g | 4.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked kale?
100 g of cooked kale has 46 kcal. 1 cup (130 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked kale?
Cooked kale contains 3.1 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in 1 cup (130 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other dark green vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked kale?
Cooked kale has 4.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.4 g of fiber and 0.86 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked kale?
Cooked kale contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.19 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked kale contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (348% DV), Vitamin C (78% DV), Vitamin A (27% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV) and calcium (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked kale?
100 g contains 181 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does kale have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, kale, fresh, cooked, no added fat has 46 kcal, while kale, raw has 35 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709600. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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