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Vegetables

Kale, raw

Fresh vegetables 44 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Kale, raw provides 44 kcal (183 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (74 mg), folate (85 µg) and calcium (240 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Fresh vegetables” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

Kale, raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein4.3 g 9%
Fat0.9 g 1%
Carbohydrates2.5 g 1%
Dietary fibre4.2 g 14%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy44 kcal (183 kJ)C2%
Protein4.3 gA9%
Fat0.9 gA1%
of which saturated fat0.1 gA1%
of which polyunsaturated0.5 gAn/a
of which omega-30.4 gCn/a
Carbohydrates2.5 gA1%
of which sugars2.5 gA3%
Dietary fibre4.2 gA14%
Water85.9 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium240 mgA30%
Iron1.4 mgA10%
Magnesium38 mgA10%
Phosphorus67 mgA10%
Potassium440 mgA22%
Sodium110 mgA5%
Zinc0.7 mgA7%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C74 mgA74%
Folate85 µgA43%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein9%
Fat1%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre14%
Vitamin C74%
Folate43%
Calcium30%
Potassium22%
Magnesium10%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Spinach, raw+ 1.7 g+ 0.3 g+ 19 kcal
vs Broccoli, raw+ 0.7 g+ 0.3 g+ 5 kcal
vs Bean, green, raw+ 2.4 g+ 0.7 g+ 12 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Kale, raw?
100 g of Kale, raw provides 44 kcal, i.e. 183 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Kale, raw?
100 g provides 4.3 g of protein, i.e. 9% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Kale, raw?
100 g contains 0.9 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Kale, raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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