Calories in 500g of Cooked Kale
500g of cooked kale (500 g) has 230 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 16 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 24 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 31% fat and 41% carbs. For comparison, 300g of cooked kale has 138 calories. Burning 230 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Kale: common questions
How many calories are in 500g of cooked kale?
500g of cooked kale weighs about 500 g and has 230 calories.
How much protein is in 500g of cooked kale?
500g of cooked kale has 16 g of protein, which is 31% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 500g of cooked kale?
500g of cooked kale has 24 g of carbohydrates, including 22 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.
How much cooked kale is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked kale is 217 g, about 1 1/2 cups of cooked kale.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2709600. Original description: Kale, fresh, cooked, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.