63/100

Conventional Kale

Low burden — Conventional Kale is a relatively low-burden choice.

Non-organic kale, a frequent pesticide-residue crop.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 63 places conventional kale in the Low band. Leafy greens like kale regularly appear high on pesticide-residue rankings. The vegetable itself is nutritious — the exposure is the residue, which washing and organic sourcing reduce.

Cleaner swap → Organic kale, or wash and soak thoroughly before eating.
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Frequently asked questions

Is conventional kale a toxic exposure?

Conventional Kale has a Detox Score of 63 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Leafy greens like kale regularly appear high on pesticide-residue rankings. The vegetable itself is nutritious — the exposure is the residue, which washing and organic sourcing reduce.

What is a safer alternative to conventional kale?

A lower-exposure swap for conventional kale is: Organic kale, or wash and soak thoroughly before eating. Leafy greens like kale regularly appear high on pesticide-residue rankings. The vegetable itself is nutritious — the exposure is the residue, which washing and organic sourcing reduce.

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