⏱ 10 min total

Spicy Bacon Collard Greens

Name: Spicy Bacon Collard Greens
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 cup, chopped Collard greens; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ½ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; ¼ dash Salt; 1 oz Bacon

Per 1 serving · 112 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

145

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.8g
16% of calories
Carbs
4.8g
13% of calories
Fat
12g
71% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spicy Bacon Collard Greens (112 g) has 145 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (21% DV), Vitamin C (33% DV) and Vitamin K (263% DV).

Per 100 g

129cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A21%
Vitamin C33%
Vitamin K263%
Folate (B9)23%
Manganese22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin E12%
Niacin11%
Vitamin B617%
Calcium17%
Selenium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 8 minCook 2 min

1
Mince garlic and jalapeno. Chop collard greens.
2
Heat skillet over meat high heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp.
3
Add the garlic and jalapeno to the skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Add the collards in batches until wilted. Pour in vingear and continue to cook 5-10 minutes until soft. Season with salt.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (112 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	186 μg	21%
Vitamin C	30 mg	33%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	315 μg	263%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	2 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	94 μg	23%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	6%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	7%
Choline	31 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	171 mg	17%
Iron	0.5 mg	6%
Potassium	227 mg	5%
Magnesium	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus	61 mg	9%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	5%
Manganese	1 mg	22%
Selenium	7 μg	12%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	12 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.5 g	—
Beta carotene	2,173 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	3 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 145 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

28min
Walking (3.5 mph)
17min
Cycling (moderate)
12min
Running (6 mph)
20min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spicy Bacon Collard Greens?

One serving of Spicy Bacon Collard Greens (1 serving) has 145 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Spicy Bacon Collard Greens high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Spicy Bacon Collard Greens keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spicy Bacon Collard Greens?

239 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spicy Bacon Collard Greens?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (112 g)

Calories145

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	15%
Saturated fat 3.8g	19%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 239mg	10%
Total carbohydrate 4.8g	2%
Dietary fiber 3g	11%
Total sugars 0.8g
Protein 5.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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