Calories in Collards, raw
Generic food Raw Vegetables
This record duplicates Collards, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Collards, raw contains 39 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (85 g) provides about 33 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from protein and 15% 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 99% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 42% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 38% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 38.8 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.77 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 18.4 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin C M | 89.4 mg | 99% |
| Folate (B9) M | 168 µg | 42% |
| Calcium M | 276 mg | 21% |
| Iron M | 0.75 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 49.5 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus M | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium M | 410 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.87 mg | 38% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 60%
- Fat 15%
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 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.77 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium18.4 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 87.5 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.48 g |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) M | 80 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw collards?
100 g of raw collards has 39 kcal. Reference amount, racc (85 g): about 33 kcal.
How much protein is in raw collards?
Raw collards contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in reference amount, racc (85 g). About 25% 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 raw collards?
Raw collards has 7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw collards?
Raw collards contains 0.77 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw collards contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (99% DV), Folate (B9) (42% DV), manganese (38% DV), calcium (21% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw collards?
100 g contains 18.4 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 18, 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: Foundation Foods, record 2685574. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 18, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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