Are collard greens healthy?

Yes, they are nutrient-dense and high in vitamins A, C, and K.

How do you cook collard greens?

They are usually braised or steamed for the best texture and flavor.

Yes, but they are more palatable when cooked.

Vegetables

Tender braised collard greens, seasoned and cooked to perfection, a great side dish rich in vitamins.

Per 100 g

85 kcal

1 cup

149 kcal

(175 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	7 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 34% · Fat 56%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (175 g, 149 kcal) is 7% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 36 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Braised Collard Greens is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Braised Collard Greens	85	2 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

8/10

Low in calories and high in nutrients, making it a perfect addition to any weight loss diet.

Are collard greens healthy?: Yes, they are nutrient-dense and high in vitamins A, C, and K.
How do you cook collard greens?: They are usually braised or steamed for the best texture and flavor.
Can I eat collard greens raw?: Yes, but they are more palatable when cooked.

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