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DietVox scan example
Kale scan
GREEN
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Scan recording
Direct answer: The preparation assessed here gives Kale a GREEN DietVox result for Low Sugar. It refers to plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Kale. The exact label, serving and added ingredients remain relevant. See NHS guidance on reducing sugar for general guidance.
Scope of the answer
The reference is deliberately narrow. Fried, creamed, pickled, dressed, sauced and blended preparations change the complete dish. Include oils, dressings and sauces in the serving being assessed.
What is specific to this food
- The imported identity for Kale uses the category vegetables, with the subtype “Cruciferous”.
- The imported scientific or reference name is Brassica oleracea var. sabellica.
- No exact source record was retained. USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168421, Kale, raw, is linked only as a comparison and not as the source of the displayed values.
Canonical rating combination
The four-profile combination is: Acid Reflux—GREEN; Low Sugar—GREEN; Weight Loss—GREEN; Balanced Eating—GREEN. None is a diagnosis. These are DietVox comparison labels, not physiological claims. Protocol context: NHS guidance on reducing sugar.
Alternative food profiles
Compare the rating above with these related foods:
- Lettuce — complete food-rating page
- Spinach — complete food-rating page
- Cucumber — complete food-rating page
- Eggplant — complete food-rating page
Source scope and editorial status
NHS guidance on reducing sugar and USDA FoodData Central were checked on 28 July 2026. DietVox Editorial prepared this page; it has not been medically reviewed. The rating is limited to the reference form and protocol.
Nutrition data provenance: No exact source record was retained. USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168421, Kale, raw, is linked only as a comparison and not as the source of the displayed values. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
Interpret Kale through its preparation and Low Sugar protocol, not through a claimed medical mechanism. The wider source is NHS guidance on reducing sugar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the fiber in kale help with a low-sugar diet?
The displayed reference profile lists kale fibre per 100 g, but it does not establish blood-glucose, fullness or appetite outcomes.
Are homemade kale chips a good low-sugar snack?
Homemade and commercial kale-chip recipes vary. Compare the actual ingredients and serving; no recipe is universally low-sugar.
Can I eat kale every day on a low-sugar diet?
There is no universal kale frequency for low-sugar eating. Use a varied diet and individual clinical advice where relevant; this page does not establish a daily safety guarantee.
What's the difference in sugar content between raw and cooked kale?
Raw and cooked kale products differ in recipe and serving. Compare the actual ingredients and label; this page does not establish a universal sugar-content comparison.

