KALE : Vital Nutrients and Health Benefits

KALE
Scientific Name : Brassica Oleracea

One of the most nutritious Vegetables, Kale is believed to have already existed in Greece in the fourth century BC. These Vital Nutrients-rich vegetables are easy to cultivate that during World War II, its cultivation was promoted in the UK. It is also said that Kale is a favorite food of rabbits and guinea pig.

This vegetable is not common in the Philippines (which is unfortunate as this is a very nutritious food). The vegetable is a relative of Cauliflower but looks more like a Lettuce.

Health Benefits from Kale :

• Ranked #3 Vegetable with the most Vital Nutrients Vitamin A, Kale are good for the Skin, Hair and our Eyes (Good Vision)
• Cancer-fighter : very rich in Vital Nutrients Antioxidants like Vitamin C (#8 in our Top Ten List) and Beta-Carotene (#1 in our Top Ten List)
• Good for our Bones and Teeth : Kale has significant amount of Calcium

Kale VITAL NUTRIENTS (contents per 100g) : Vitamins

• Vital Nutrients Vitamin A - 15376 IU
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin B1/Thiamin - 0.110mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin B2/Riboflavin - 0.130mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin B3/Niacin - 1.00mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid - 0.910mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin B6 - 0.271mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin B8/Folate - 29.0mcg 
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin C - 120.0mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin E - 0mg
• Vital Nutrients Vitamin K - 817.0mcg

Kale VITAL NUTRIENTS (contents per 100g) : Minerals

• Vital Nutrients Calcium - 135.0mg
• Vital Nutrients Iron - 1.70mg
• Vital Nutrients Magnesium - 34.0mg
  
• Vital Nutrients Phosphrous - 56.0mg
• Vital Nutrients Potassium - 447mg
• Vital Nutrients Sodium - 43.0mg
• Vital Nutrients Zinc - 0.44mg
• Vital Nutrients Copper - 0.290mg
• Vital Nutrients Manganese - 0.774mg
• Vital Nutrients Selenium - 0.90 mcg 

Kale VITAL NUTRIENTS (contents per 100g) : Others

• Vital Nutrients Protein - 3.30g
• Vital Nutrients Calories - 50kcal
• Vital Nutrients Carbohydrates - 10.01g
• Vital Nutrients Fiber - 2.00g
• Vital Nutrients Beta-Carotene - 9226mcg
• Vital Nutrients Lycopene - 1.0mcg
• Cholesterol - 0g