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SKale
Raw · Leafy Greens
Graded S — 61 out of 100, #5 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (90/100); micronutrients drags it down (49/100).
The short version: Spinach's sturdier rival — more vitamin C, more crunch, more hype survived.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 61
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#5 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Kale healthy?
It grades S — 61 out of 100, #5 of 45 vegetables in our system. Spinach's sturdier rival — more vitamin C, more crunch, more hype survived.
How many calories are in Kale?
49 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Kale calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.



