Calories in Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 33 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (190 g) provides about 63 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 339% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 22% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 33 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.72 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.047 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 15 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars M | 0.4 g | |
| Protein M | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 380 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C C | 18.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.88 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 407 µg | 339% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 38.4 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 32 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 117 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Manganese C | 0.51 mg | 22% |
| Selenium ? | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 16%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.7 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.4 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.72 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.047 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium15 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.026 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.17 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.027 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.074 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.086 g |
| Leucine I | 0.13 g |
| Lysine I | 0.1 g |
| Methionine I | 0.028 g |
| Cystine I | 0.022 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.075 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.056 g |
| Valine I | 0.1 g |
| Arginine I | 0.11 g |
| Histidine I | 0.04 g |
| Alanine I | 0.09 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 0.16 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 0.18 g |
| Glycine I | 0.081 g |
| Proline I | 0.09 g |
| Serine I | 0.067 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.07 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.039 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 4,513 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 6,197 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 68 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 26 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 90.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.73 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 137 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 7,600 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 16 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Collards
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 33 | 2.7 g | 5.7 g | 0.72 g |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 g |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 g |
| Collards, raw Raw | 32 | 3 g | 5.4 g | 0.61 g |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 33 | 2.7 g | 6.5 g | 0.37 g |
| Collards, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 34 | 3.2 g | 5.8 g | 0.65 g |
| Collards, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 g |
| Collards, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 58 | 3.2 g | 5.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Collards, fresh, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 58 | 3.2 g | 5.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Collards, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 58 | 2.9 g | 6.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Collards, fresh, cooked with oil Cooked | 61 | 3.1 g | 5.6 g | 3.8 g |
| Collards, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 54 | 3.2 g | 5.7 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 37 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 0.97 g |
| Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 29 | 3.3 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 29 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 29 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Cauliflower, green, cooked, with salt Cooked | 32 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked collards?
100 g of cooked collards has 33 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (190 g): about 63 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked collards?
Cooked collards contains 2.7 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.1 g in 1 cup, chopped (190 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked collards?
Cooked collards has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked collards?
Cooked collards contains 0.72 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.047 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked collards contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (339% DV), Vitamin A (42% DV), manganese (22% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked collards?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does collards have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 33 kcal, while collards, raw has 32 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170407. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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