Baked Kale Chips⏱ 17 min total

Baked Kale Chips

Per 1 serving · 231 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
342
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.8g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    18g
    20% of calories
  • Fat
    29g
    71% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Baked Kale Chips (231 g) has 342 calories, with 8.8 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (27% DV), Vitamin A (114% DV) and Vitamin C (268% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 29% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
148cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.6g
Net carbs
11g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.6g
4.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber27%
  • Vitamin A114%
  • Vitamin C268%
  • Vitamin E49%
  • Vitamin K1195%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine19%
  • Niacin13%
  • Zinc11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%
  • Saturated fat20%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 12 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Wash the kale and pat it dry with a paper towel. Tear the leaves from the stem and rip into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, mix the olive oil, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and sea salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the kale leaves to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the spice and oil mixture.

  5. 5

    Spread the kale on a baking tray in a single layer without overlapping. Sprinkle with additional sea salt if desired.

  6. 6

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are slightly brown and the chips are crunchy.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (231 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1,028 μg
114%
Vitamin C242 mg
268%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E7 mg
49%
Vitamin K1,434 μg
1,195%
Thiamine0.2 mg
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B61 mg
43%
Folate (B9)284 μg
71%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%
Choline2 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium309 mg
31%
Iron4 mg
45%
Potassium1,018 mg
22%
Magnesium98 mg
23%
Phosphorus190 mg
27%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper3 mg
334%
Manganese1 mg
58%
Selenium2 μg
3%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene112 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene12,153 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats20 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 342 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 65min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 41min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 28min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 48min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Kale Chips?

One serving of Baked Kale Chips (1 serving) has 342 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Baked Kale Chips high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Baked Kale Chips keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Baked Kale Chips?

660 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Baked Kale Chips?

4.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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