Kale, raw

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Primary Source

USDA FoodData Central

USDA Foundation Foods Database

Official ID

323505

Verified: 2026-01-15

Official USDA Description

“Kale, raw”

Data Acquisition Date: 2026-01-15

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Complete Nutrient Profile (per 100g)

Energy (2) (per 100g)

Calories (kcal)

35.00 kcal

energy_kcal

Energy (kJ)

148.00 kJ

energy_kj

Macronutrient (7) (per 100g)

Ash

1.54 g

ash

Carbohydrates

4.42 g

carbohydrate_by_difference

Dietary Fiber

4.10 g

fiber_total_dietary

Nitrogen

0.47 g

nitrogen

Protein

2.92 g

protein

Total Fat

1.49 g

total_lipid_fat

Water

89.60 g

water

Sugar (3) (per 100g)

Fructose

0.40 g

fructose

Glucose

0.40 g

glucose

Total Sugars

0.80 g

total_sugars

Major Mineral (5) (per 100g)

Calcium

254.00 mg

calcium_ca

Magnesium

32.70 mg

magnesium_mg

Phosphorus

55.00 mg

phosphorus_p

Potassium

348.00 mg

potassium_k

Sodium

53.00 mg

sodium_na

Trace Mineral (4) (per 100g)

Copper

0.05 mg

copper_cu

Iron

1.60 mg

iron_fe

Manganese

0.92 mg

manganese_mn

Zinc

0.39 mg

zinc_zn

Fat-Soluble Vitamin (7) (per 100g)

Carotenoids

Beta-Carotene

2870.00 µg

carotene_beta

Beta-Cryptoxanthin

27.00 µg

cryptoxanthin_beta

Lutein + Zeaxanthin

6260.00 µg

lutein_plus_zeaxanthin

Tocopherols & Tocotrienols

Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)

0.66 mg

vitamin_e_alpha_tocopherol

Vitamin A Compounds

Vitamin A (RAE)

241.00 µg

vitamin_a_rae

Vitamin E Forms

Gamma-Tocopherol

0.14 mg

tocopherol_gamma

Vitamin K Forms

Vitamin K1 - Phylloquinone (Plant Form)

390.00 µg

vitamin_k_phylloquinone

Water-Soluble Vitamin (7) (per 100g)

B Vitamins

Folate

62.00 µg

folate_total

Niacin (B3)

1.18 mg

niacin

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

0.37 mg

pantothenic_acid

Riboflavin (B2)

0.35 mg

riboflavin

Thiamine (B1)

0.11 mg

thiamin

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

0.15 mg

vitamin_b_6

Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

93.40 mg

vitamin_c_total_ascorbic_acid

Note: All values are per 100g of raw ingredient. Nutrient density and bioavailability may vary based on preparation method, storage conditions, and individual animal factors.

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