
Kale
BLS 4.0 food: Curly kale raw (Grünkohl roh), code G322100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #168421
Per portion (100 g)
Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims
Kale meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
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Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.
Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.
Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
Also low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”
Goals this food supports
Full nutrient profile
Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).
Energy & macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 53 kcal | 53 kcal | BLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 4.2 g | BLS PROT625 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Sikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 | |
| Fat | 0.67 g | 0.67 g | BLS FAT · Scientific literaturereferenceSikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 | |
| Carbohydrate (available) | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | BLS CHO · Calculated by formula | |
| Sugars (total) | 2.6 g | 2.6 g | BLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula | |
| starch | 0.49 g | 0.49 g | BLS STARCH · Übernommener Wert | |
| Dietary fibre | 8.4 g | 8.4 g | BLS FIBT · Scientific literaturereferenceSikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 | |
| fibreSoluble | 0.99 g | 0.99 g | BLS FIBSOL · Musterberechnung | |
| Water | 83.9 g | 83.9 g | BLS WATER · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceFadigas, J.C. et. Al.; Use of multivariate analysis techniques for the characterization of analytical results for the determination of the mineral composition of kale.; Microchemical Journal; 2010; 96 Hagen, S. F., et al.; Effect of cold storage and harvest date on bioactive compounds in curly kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala).; Postharvest Biology and Technology; 2009; 51; 1 Kawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 Armesto, J., et al.; Physicochemical and phytochemical properties of two phenotypes of Galega kale (brassica oleraceal. var. acephala cv. Galega).; Journal of Food Biochemistry; 2015; 39; 4 Martínez, S., et al.; Quality parameters of Brassica spp. grown in northwest Spain.; International Journal of Food Science & Technology; 2010; 45; 4 | |
| Salt | 0.06 g | 0.06 g | BLS NACL · Calculated by formula |
Fats & fatty acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | BLS FASAT · Calculated by formula | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | 0.03 g | BLS FAMS · Calculated by formula | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.37 g | 0.37 g | BLS FAPU · Calculated by formula | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids (total) | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | BLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula | |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | BLS F18:3CN3 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Ayaz, F. A., et al.; Nutrient contents of kale (Brassica oleraceae L. var. acephala DC.).; Food Chemistry; 2006; 96; 4 | |
| EPA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null | |
| DHA | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS F22:6CN3 · Logische Null | |
| EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3) | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS | |
| omega6 | 0.07 g | 0.07 g | BLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula | |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.06 g | 0.06 g | BLS F18:2CN6 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Ayaz, F. A., et al.; Nutrient contents of kale (Brassica oleraceae L. var. acephala DC.).; Food Chemistry; 2006; 96; 4 | |
| Oleic acid | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | BLS F18:1CN9 · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Ayaz, F. A., et al.; Nutrient contents of kale (Brassica oleraceae L. var. acephala DC.).; Food Chemistry; 2006; 96; 4 | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | BLS CHORL · Logische Null |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 479 µg | 479 µg | 60 % | BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITD · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin E | 1.9 mg | 1.9 mg | 16 % | BLS VITE · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: Kurilich, A. C.; Carotene, tocopherol, and ascorbate contents in subspecies of Brassica oleracea.; Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; 1999; 47 |
| Vitamin K | 1139 µg | 1139 µg | 1519 % | BLS VITK · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin C | 156 mg | 156 mg | 195 % | BLS VITC · Scientific literaturereferenceHagen, S. F., et al.; Effect of cold storage and harvest date on bioactive compounds in curly kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala).; Postharvest Biology and Technology; 2009; 51; 1 |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 9 % | BLS THIA · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.25 mg | 0.25 mg | 18 % | BLS RIBF · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 3.2 mg | 3.2 mg | 20 % | BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg | 2 % | BLS PANTAC · Other nutrient databasereferencePublic Health England; McCance and Widdowson& 39;s The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset; 2021 |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.25 mg | 18 % | BLS VITB6 · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Biotin | 1 µg | 1 µg | 2 % | BLS BIOT · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Folate | 187 µg | 187 µg | 94 % | BLS FOL · Calculated by formula |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 % | BLS VITB12 · Logische Null |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | USDA FDC 168421 |
Minerals & trace elements
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 25 mg | 25 mg | BLS NA · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceKawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 Sikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 576 mg | 29 % | BLS K · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceSikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 Kawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 286 mg | 36 % | BLS CA · Scientific literaturereferenceKawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 43 mg | 11 % | BLS MG · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceSikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 Kawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 |
| Phosphorus | 87 mg | 87 mg | 12 % | BLS P · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.1 mg | 8 % | BLS FE · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceFadigas, J.C. et. Al.; Use of multivariate analysis techniques for the characterization of analytical results for the determination of the mineral composition of kale.; Microchemical Journal; 2010; 96 Kawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 |
| Zinc | 0.92 mg | 0.92 mg | 9 % | BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sourcesreferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012 Kawashima, L. M. and L. M. Valente Soares; Mineral profile of raw and cooked leafy vegetables consumed in Southern Brazil.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2003; 16; 5 Sikora, E. and I. Bodziarczyk; Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Acephala) raw and cooked.; Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria; 2012; 11 Fadigas, J.C. et. Al.; Use of multivariate analysis techniques for the characterization of analytical results for the determination of the mineral composition of kale.; Microchemical Journal; 2010; 96 |
| Iodine | 4.5 µg | 4.5 µg | 3 % | BLS ID · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 0.9 µg | 2 % | USDA FDC 168421 |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg | 6 % | BLS CU · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012 |
| Manganese | 0.44 mg | 0.44 mg | 22 % | BLS MN · Scientific literaturereferenceConverted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012 |
| fluoride | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | BLS FD · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Essential amino acids
| Nutrient | per 100 g | per 100 g | %NRV | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | BLS HIS · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Isoleucine | 0.14 g | 0.14 g | BLS ILE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Leucine | 0.25 g | 0.25 g | BLS LEU · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Lysine | 0.24 g | 0.24 g | BLS LYS · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Methionine | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | BLS MET · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14 g | 0.14 g | BLS PHE · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Threonine | 0.13 g | 0.13 g | BLS THR · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06 g | 0.06 g | BLS TRP · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 | |
| Valine | 0.23 g | 0.23 g | BLS VAL · Other nutrient databasereferenceKirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7 |
Sources
- Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0 — German Nutrient Database — Max Rubner-Institut
- FoodData Central — USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — list of permitted health claims (consolidated) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims (incl. Annex: conditions for "source of" claims) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information (Annex XIII: Nutrient Reference Values; Art. 7(3)) — European Union (EUR-Lex)
- EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods — European Commission
- Omega 3Fatty Acids — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin A — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin C — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin E — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin K — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Riboflavin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Niacin — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin B6 — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Folate — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Calcium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Potassium — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Manganese — fact sheet for health professionals — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.