What is kale?
Kale is a cultivar of the species of Brassica oleracea. (4)
Kale is also known as leaf cabbage. (4)
Kales are considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most of the many domesticated forms of Brassica oleracea. (4)
What does kale look like?
has green or purple leaves, and central leaves do not form a head (as with headed cabbage) (4)
What happens when kale is processed?
Boiling kale decreases the level of glucosinate compounds, whereas steaming, microwaving, or stir frying does not cause a significant loss. (4)
What does kale contain?
| Raw kale contains: | |
| water (4) | 84% |
| carbohydrates (4) | 9% |
| protein (4) | 4% |
| fat (4) | 1% |
| 3 1/2 oz (100 grams) of kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | |
| kilojoules (4) | 207 |
| kilocalories (4) | 49 |
| carbohydrates (4) | 5.63 grams |
| sugars (4) | 1.25 grams |
| dietary fiber (4) | 2 grams |
| fat (4) | 0.4 grams |
| protein (4) | 1.9 grams |
| vitamin A equivalent (4) | 146 μg |
| lutein / zeaxanthin (4) | 4983 μg |
| thiamin (4) | 0.053 mg |
| riboflavin (4) | 0.07 mg |
| niacin (4) | 0. mg |
| pantothenic acid (4) | 0.05 mg |
| vitamin B6 (4) | 0.138 mg |
| folate (4) | 13 micrograms |
| choline (4) | 0.4 mg |
| vitamin C (4) | 41 mg |
| vitamin E (4) | 0.85 mg |
| vitamin K (4) | 418 μg |
| calcium (4) | 72 mg |
| iron (4) | 0.9 mg |
| magnesium (4) | 18 mg |
| manganese (4) | 0.416 mg |
| phosphorus (4) | 28 mg |
| potassium (4) | 228 mg |
| selenium (4) | 0.9 micrograms |
| zinc(4) | 0.24 mg |
| water (4) | 91.2 grams |
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raw kale contains oxalates (oxalic acid)
magnesium(3)
potassium(3)
vitamin K (3)
phytochemicals (3)
heavy metals (3)
thallium (3)
cesium (3)
nickel (3)
lead (3)
cadmium (3)
aluminum (3)
arsenic (3)
glucoraphanin (4)
polyphenols (4)
ferulic acid (4)
What eats kale?
humans
aphids (2)
cabbage loopers (2)
flea beetles (2)
cabbage worms(2)
whiteflies (2)
diamonback moths (2)
common caterpillars (2)
How much does kale cost?
Walmart sold robinson Fresh Kale greens bag, 16 oz – $3.48 – Parker, AZ 1/29/23
Walmart sold fresh kale greens, 1 bunch – $1.48 – Parker, AZ 1/29/23
Walmart sold Great Value chopped kale, frozen, 12 oz – $1.42 – Parker, Az 1/29/23
Walmart sold Marketside Organic Rainbow kale, fresh green, red, and lacinato kale, 16 oz – $4.76 – Parker, AZ 1/29/23
Resources
1. https://www.nutritionadvance.com/healthy-foods/types-of-vegetables/
2. https://pestpointers.com/bugs-and-insects-that-love-eating-kale-repelling-tips/
3. https://www.delish.com/food/a43162/kale-poison-thallium/
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale
5. https://www.1800flowers.com/blog/flower-facts/flower-types/
