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Nutritional Profile of Raw Kale - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 44 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Kale.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for three additional nutrients:
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Kale
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Kale
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Kale
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Kale
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Kale
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.4 g | 1.3 g | 663 | 2083 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 53 | 207 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 800 mg | 226.8 mg | 461 | 1596 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 544 | 2737 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 673 mg | 190.8 mg | 362 | 1844 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 178 mg | 50.5 mg | 589 | 2629 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 319 | 1599 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 94 | 704 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 189 | 1144 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 158 mg | 44.8 mg | 467 | 2118 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 341 | 1685 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 536 | 2708 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 88 | 982 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 13 | 291 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 291 mg | 82.5 mg | 477 | 2103 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 378 mg | 107.2 mg | 43 | 578 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 827.8 mg | 233 | 1327 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 108 | 393 |
| Folate, food | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 108 | 227 |
| Folate, total | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 109 | 322 |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 334.5 µg | 177 | 1503 |
| Riboflavin | 347 µg | 98.4 µg | 50 | 464 |
| Thiamin | 113 µg | 32 µg | 131 | 771 |
| Vitamin B6 | 147 µg | 41.7 µg | 213 | 834 |
| Vitamin C | 93.4 mg | 26.5 mg | 27 | 70 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 54 µg | 15.3 µg | 157 | 410 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 660 µg | 187.1 µg | 220 | 577 |
| beta-Carotene | 2.9 mg | 813.6 µg | 251 | 289 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 73 | 157 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 6.3 mg | 1.8 mg | 104 | 114 |
| Phylloquinone | 390 µg | 110.6 µg | 111 | 116 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 241 µg | 68.3 µg | 269 | 472 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 254 mg | 72 mg | 18 | 294 |
| Copper, Cu | 53 µg | 15 µg | 255 | 796 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 135 | 761 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 88 | 303 |
| Phosphorus, P | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 116 | 617 |
| Potassium, K | 348 mg | 98.7 mg | 220 | 550 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 µg | 0.3 µg | 95 | 689 |
| Sodium, Na | 53 mg | 15 mg | 395 | 1097 |
| Zinc, Zn | 390 µg | 110.6 µg | 124 | 887 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 374 | 1151 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 89.6 g | 25.4 g | 191 | 249 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 35 kcal | 9.9 kcal | 187 | 654 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Kale
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Baby Leaf | 1.0 g | 0.04 oz |
| 1 Leaf | 10.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| 1 Cup | 25.0 g | 0.9 oz |
| Guideline Amount In Salad | 50.0 g | 1.8 oz |
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| Kale | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Drained) | 71 |
(Without Salt, Drained) | 75 |
(With Salt, Drained) | 71 |
(Without Salt, Drained) | 71 |
(Made With Butter) | 50 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 43 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 50 |
(Made Without Fat) | 44 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
(Made With Butter) | 50 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 43 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 51 |
(Made Without Fat) | 42 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
(Made With Butter) | 50 |
(Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Made With Oil) | 43 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 52 |
(Made Without Fat) | 43 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 50 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form) | 51 |
(Unspecified Form, Made With Butter) | 50 |
(Unspecified Form, Made With Margarine) | 46 |
(Unspecified Form, Made With Oil) | 43 |
(Unspecified Form, Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form) | 50 |
| 74 | |
| 65 |
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