Collards have 47 kcal and 4 g fiber per 100 g. A Southern US staple — slow-cooked with smoked meat for flavor. The fiber content is among the highest for any leafy green.
How should I track Collards?
Collards is high in calcium. For consistent tracking of Collards, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.