Calories in Collards, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine
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Collards, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine contains 54 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 73 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 20% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other dark green vegetables on FoodFactly (50 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 380% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 157 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars C | 0.49 g | |
| Protein C | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 273 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C C | 25.7 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 456 µg | 380% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 101 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 24.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 242 mg | 19% |
| Iron C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 222 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.048 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 1.4 µg | 3% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein3.2 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Fiber4.2 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars0.49 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 0.74 g)
- Fat3 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium157 mgabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.65 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.58 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.53 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.61 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,970 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4,280 µg |
| Retinol C | 24 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 14 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 28 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 86.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 101 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 33 | 2.7 g | 5.7 g | 0.72 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 |
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, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 58 | 2.9 g | 5 g | 3.4 g |
| Greens, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 58 | 2.9 g | 5 g | 3.4 g |
| Beet greens, cooked Cooked | 48 | 2.3 g | 4.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 53 | 3.9 g | 4.7 g | 3 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 56 | 3.9 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 59 | 3.9 g | 4.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 51 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 3 g |
| Kale, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 46 | 3.1 g | 4.7 g | 1.6 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 54 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 73 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked collards?
Cooked collards contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.3 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other dark green vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked collards?
Cooked collards has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber and 0.49 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked collards?
Cooked collards contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (5% 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 (380% DV), Vitamin A (30% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV), Folate (B9) (25% DV) and calcium (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked collards?
100 g contains 157 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does collards have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, collards, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine has 54 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709583. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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