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Collard Greens — BoiledA
Vegetables · #12 of 45

Collard Greens

Boiled · Leafy Greens

55/100A tier
Calories33
Protein2.7g
Fiber2.7g
Sodium28mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 55 out of 100, #12 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (89/100); micronutrients drags it down (28/100).

The short version: Southern cooking's healthiest accident — vitamin K for days.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories33
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 28mg1%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g10%
Protein 2.7g5%
Vitamin K 348mcg290%
Vitamin A 251mcg RAE28%
Vitamin C 18mg20%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 55

Clean label ×1589
Low energy density ×1082
Fiber ×2568
Protein ×1055
Micronutrients ×4028

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Collard Greens healthy?

It grades A — 55 out of 100, #12 of 45 vegetables in our system. Southern cooking's healthiest accident — vitamin K for days.

How many calories are in Collard Greens?

33 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Collard Greens calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.