⏱ 15 min total

Citrus Sesame Kale

Name: Citrus Sesame Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tsp Sesame oil; ¼ tsp Ginger root; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 cup, chopped Kale; ¼ tsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tbsp Orange juice; ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Per 1 serving · 77 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

3%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.4g
18% of calories
Carbs
7.1g
38% of calories
Fat
3.6g
44% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Citrus Sesame Kale (77 g) has 66 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 7.1 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (37% DV), Vitamin C (91% DV) and Vitamin K (394% DV).

Per 100 g

85cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.6g

1.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A37%
Vitamin C91%
Vitamin K394%
Folate (B9)24%
Copper119%
Manganese22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin B615%
Calcium12%
Iron16%
Phosphorus11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min

1
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2
Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3
Add chopped kale and stir until coated with oil.
4
Stir in soy sauce and orange juice, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until the kale is softened.
5
Stir in sesame seeds and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (77 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	335 μg	37%
Vitamin C	82 mg	91%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	7%
Vitamin K	473 μg	394%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	15%
Folate (B9)	97 μg	24%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	2%
Choline	2 mg	0%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	117 mg	12%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	351 mg	7%
Magnesium	38 mg	9%
Phosphorus	75 mg	11%
Zinc	1 mg	5%
Copper	1 mg	119%
Manganese	1 mg	22%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	36 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	3,972 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 66 calories

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

12min
Walking (3.5 mph)
8min
Cycling (moderate)
5min
Running (6 mph)
9min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Citrus Sesame Kale?

One serving of Citrus Sesame Kale (1 serving) has 66 calories, which works out to 85 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Citrus Sesame Kale high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Citrus Sesame Kale keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Citrus Sesame Kale?

110 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Citrus Sesame Kale?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (77 g)

Calories66

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.6g	5%
Saturated fat 0.5g	2%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 110mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 7.1g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.6g	9%
Total sugars 1.9g
Protein 3.4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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