Curly kale, raw
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Curly kale is a leafy green vegetable. The figures here describe raw curly kale with the main ribs and stalks removed. It provides vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K and folate. Per 100g, it contains 140 kJ of energy, 110mg of vitamin C, 623µg of vitamin K1 and 120µg of folate.
Vitamin C supports normal skin and connective tissue and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting, while folate supports normal cell division and blood formation. Raw curly kale is low in salt and saturated fat. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 33 kcal |
Energy | 140 kJ |
Fat | 1.6g |
of which saturates | 0.2g |
Carbohydrate | 1.4g |
of which sugars | 1.3g |
3.4g | |
Salt | 0.11g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 88g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
525µg | |
0µg | |
1.7mg | |
623µg | |
110mg | |
0.08mg | |
0.09mg | |
1mg | |
0.26mg | |
0µg | |
120µg | |
130mg | |
1.7mg | |
34mg | |
61mg | |
450mg | |
Sodium | 43mg |
0.4mg | |
0.03mg | |
2µg |
Other types of curly kale
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26 kcal | 2.7g | 1.3g | 3.5g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Main ribs and stalks removed). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.