How many calories are in kale?

One 1 cup of kale (67 g) has about 33 calories. Per 100 g, kale has 49 calories.

How much protein is in kale?

A 1 cup serving of kale provides roughly 2.9 g of protein (4.3 g per 100 g).

What are the macros for kale?

Per 1 cup: 2.9 g protein, 6 g carbs and 0.6 g fat — that's roughly 28% protein, 59% carbs and 13% fat by calories.

How do I log kale without weighing it?

Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises kale, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

Vegetables · Nutrition facts

🥬Calories in Kale

A 1 cup of kale (67 g) has 33 calories, with 2.9 g protein, 6 g carbs and 0.6 g fat.

Calories

Protein

2.9 g

Carbs

6 g

Fat

0.6 g

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Kale nutrition by serving size

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 cup	33	2.9 g	6 g	0.6 g
100 g	49	4.3 g	9 g	0.9 g
1 oz (28 g)	14	1.2 g	2.6 g	0.3 g
1 cup (≈225 g)	110	9.7 g	20.3 g	2 g
200 g	98	8.6 g	18 g	1.8 g

Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.

Macro breakdown

Protein 28%Carbs 59%Fat 13%

Per 100 g: 49 cal
Per 1 oz: 14 cal
Fiber: 3.6 g / 100 g
Sugar: 2.3 g / 100 g

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Frequently asked

How many calories are in kale?
One 1 cup of kale (67 g) has about 33 calories. Per 100 g, kale has 49 calories.
How much protein is in kale?
A 1 cup serving of kale provides roughly 2.9 g of protein (4.3 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for kale?
Per 1 cup: 2.9 g protein, 6 g carbs and 0.6 g fat — that's roughly 28% protein, 59% carbs and 13% fat by calories.
How do I log kale without weighing it?
Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises kale, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

More vegetables

🎃 Butternut Squash 🥬 Brussels Sprouts 🫜 Beets 🥕 Carrot 🧅 Onion 🥦 Broccoli 🫑 Bell Pepper 🫛 Green Beans

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