⏱ 17 min totalBrazilian Collard Greens
Per 1 serving · 150 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.5g20% of calories
- Carbs8.6g38% of calories
- Fat4.3g42% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Brazilian Collard Greens (150 g) has 79 calories, with 4.5 g of protein, 8.6 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin A (40% DV) and Vitamin C (57% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin A40%
- Vitamin C57%
- Vitamin E25%
- Vitamin K526%
- Vitamin B621%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
PREPARATION: Remove collard stems and center ribs. Halve leaves lengthwise.
- 2
Stack half of collard leaves and roll into a cigar shape. Cut crosswise into very thin strips (1/16 inch wide). Repeat with remainder.
- 3
Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, 30 seconds. Add collards with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until just tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (150 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 361 μg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 52 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 632 μg | 526% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 186 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 34 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 338 mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 39 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 4,307 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 79 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 15minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 10minCycling (moderate)
- 7minRunning (6 mph)
- 11minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Brazilian Collard Greens?
One serving of Brazilian Collard Greens (1 serving) has 79 calories, which works out to 53 calories per 100 g. That is about 4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Brazilian Collard Greens high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Brazilian Collard Greens keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Brazilian Collard Greens?
25 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Brazilian Collard Greens?
0.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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