Collard greens are member of Brassicaceae family similar to cabbage, broccoli and kale. A collard leaf is wider and paddle-shaped, with deep green to grey hues with white veins and ribs that contrast with the green.
Its flavor is cruciferous and almost alkaline. Collard greens are sweetest and tastiest in late winter and early spring. Raw collard greens are slight bitter in taste ( due to presence of phenylthiocarbamide).
Scientific name of Collards
Brassica oleracea
Other names of Collards
- Colewort
- Sukuma
- Muriwo
- Vates
Nutrition facts of Collards
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.61 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 3.02 | GRAM | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.42 | GRAM | 2% |
| Fiber | 4 | GRAM | 14% |
Calories by source in Collards:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Collards = 61%
- Calories by fat in Collards = 16%
- Calories by protein in Collards = 23%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Collards:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Collards = 70%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Collards = 19%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Collards = 11%
Detailed vitamin profile of Collards, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Collards, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Collards
- Select Collard green that are dark green in colour
- Avoid collard leaves with yellowish patching
- Select collard greens with intact borders without blemishes or cracks
- Collard leaves should be chewy in texture ( signifying its freshness and good water content)
Availability of Collards
- Collard greens are available round the year
How to store Collards
- Collard greens can be stored in refrigerator for 4-5 days
- Keep the collard greens in air tight plastic bag
Complete nutrition facts of Collards
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