Calories in Greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat
Generic food Cooked Vegetables
Greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat contains 37 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (170 g) provides about 63 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other dark green vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 50 kcal per 100 g across 44 foods.
100 g provides 417% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 37 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.71 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.098 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 146 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 0.78 g | |
| Protein C | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 376 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C C | 21.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 500 µg | 417% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 67 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 18.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 169 mg | 13% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 194 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- 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
- Protein2.9 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Fiber2.7 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars0.78 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 0.74 g)
- Fat0.71 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.098 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium146 mgbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.059 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.34 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 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4,480 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 8,180 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 55 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 22 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 67 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Greens
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 37 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 0.97 g |
| 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 |
| Greens, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 59 | 2.8 g | 5.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Greens, canned, cooked Cooked | 41 | 1.3 g | 2.7 g | 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collards, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 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 |
| Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 34 | 3 g | 4.7 g | 0.38 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.9 g | 5.3 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked greens?
100 g of cooked greens has 37 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 63 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked greens?
Cooked greens contains 2.9 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 cup (170 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other dark green vegetables, that is above the median (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked greens?
Cooked greens has 5.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 0.78 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked greens?
Cooked greens contains 0.71 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.098 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (417% DV), Vitamin A (42% DV), Vitamin C (24% DV), Folate (B9) (17% DV) and calcium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked greens?
100 g contains 146 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2709594. 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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