Calories in 1 Cup of Boiled Kale

1 cup of boiled kale (118 g) has 42 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 3.5 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 6.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 25% fat and 48% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of boiled kale has 32 and 1 1/2 cups of boiled kale has 64 calories. Burning 42 calories takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Boiled Kale Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

42cal

in 1 cup of boiled kale (118 g)

Protein3.5 g27% of calories

Fat1.4 g25% of calories

Carbs6.3 g48% of calories

2% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Boiled Kale calories by serving size

Common amounts of boiled kale with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	18	1.5 g	0.6 g	2.7 g
1/2 cup	59 g	21	1.7 g	0.7 g	3.1 g
100g	100 g	36	2.9 g	1.2 g	5.3 g
4 oz	113 g	41	3.3 g	1.4 g	6 g
1 cup	118 g	42	3.5 g	1.4 g	6.3 g
200g	200 g	72	5.9 g	2.4 g	11 g

Boiled Kale vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

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Boiled Kale: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of boiled kale?

1 cup of boiled kale weighs about 118 g and has 42 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of boiled kale?

1 cup of boiled kale has 3.5 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of boiled kale?

1 cup of boiled kale has 6.3 g of carbohydrates, including 4.7 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.

How much boiled kale is 100 calories?

100 calories of boiled kale is 278 g, about 2 1/2 cups of boiled kale.

More about boiled kale

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169238. Original description: Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Portion weights are USDA household measures.