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Kale — RawS
Vegetables · #5 of 45

Kale

Raw · Leafy Greens

61/100S tier
Calories49
Protein4.3g
Fiber3.6g
Sodium38mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 61 out of 100, #5 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (90/100); micronutrients drags it down (49/100).

The short version: Spinach's sturdier rival — more vitamin C, more crunch, more hype survived.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories49
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.9g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 38mg2%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g13%
Protein 4.3g9%
Vitamin K 390mcg325%
Vitamin C 120mg133%
Folate 141mcg35%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 61

Clean label ×1590
Low energy density ×1068
Fiber ×2561
Protein ×1059
Micronutrients ×4049

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#5 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Kale healthy?

It grades S — 61 out of 100, #5 of 45 vegetables in our system. Spinach's sturdier rival — more vitamin C, more crunch, more hype survived.

How many calories are in Kale?

49 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Kale calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.