Kale

Kale has a nutrition profile including 195 kcal/lb calories, 13.24 g/lb protein, 18.60 g/lb fiber, and 3.63 g/lb total sugars. It also provides 6.76 g/lb total fat, 1578.50 mg/lb potassium, and 7.26 mg/lb iron.

Kale is currently priced at $2.27/kg. Journey AI tracks ingredient pricing over time to help CPG teams monitor cost movement, identify pricing trends, and support sourcing and product development decisions.

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Kale is commonly used in salads, smoothies, juices, soups, snacks, vegetable blends, and plant-forward prepared foods.

This ingredient is used as a food ingredient and is subject to applicable food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulations in the markets where it is sold. Regulatory requirements may vary by country and product application.

This ingredient can be used in clean label formulations when its source, processing method, and labeling meet the requirements of the intended product. Final compatibility depends on formulation and application.

Kale alternatives may include spinach, broccoli, collard greens, chard, and other leafy greens depending on flavor and nutritional targets.