Collard greens are large, dark green leaves in the same family as kale and cabbage. They are a staple in Southern U.S. cooking, where they are usually slow-cooked with seasoning.
Nutritionally, collard greens are a source of fiber and calcium. Per 100 g they provide about 47 kcal, 7.0 g of carbohydrates, 3.0 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat, and 3.8 g of dietary fiber. They also provide about 276 mg of calcium per 100 g.
Collard greens are usually cooked, though young leaves can be eaten raw. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Collard Greens?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of chopped collard greens (about 36 g) provides roughly 17 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
46.9 kcal
7 g
3 g
0.8 g
1 cup chopped
36 g
16.9 kcal
2.5 g
1.1 g
0.3 g
2 cups chopped
72 g
33.8 kcal
5.1 g
2.1 g
0.6 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
46.9 kcal
Energy (kJ)
196.2 kJ
Protein
2.96875 g
Carbohydrates
7.02225 g
Fat
0.77 g
Dietary fiber
3.816 g
Sodium
18.41 mg
Calcium
276.4 mg
Potassium
409.8 mg
Magnesium
49.51 mg
Iron
0.7505 mg
Zinc
0.4594 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
168 µg
Vitamin C
89.4 mg
Questions and answers
Collard Greens nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in collard greens?
Collard greens provide about 47 calories per 100 g.
Are collard greens high in calcium?
Yes. Collard greens provide about 276 mg of calcium per 100 g.
Are collard greens high in fiber?
Collard greens provide about 3.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.