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How much fiber is in collard greens?
Collard Greens have 5.3 g of fiber per 1 cup cooked (190 g). That is 19% of the daily value and a high amount for a vegetable.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About collard greens and fiber
Collard greens are the highest-fiber cooked leafy green in this database at 5.3 grams per cup. They need long cooking, which is also why a cup cooked represents a large bunch raw.
How collard greens compares to other vegetables
Per typical serving. The highest vegetable in the database is artichoke at 6.9 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke | 1 medium | 6.9 g | 5.8 g | 25% |
| Jicama | 1 cup sticks | 5.9 g | 4.9 g | 21% |
| Collard Greens | 1 cup cooked | 5.3 g | 2.8 g | 19% |
| Kohlrabi | 1 cup sliced | 4.9 g | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Acorn Squash | 1/2 cup baked | 4.5 g | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Green Peas | 1/2 cup | 4.4 g | 5.5 g | 16% |
| Sweet Potato | 1 medium | 3.8 g | 3.3 g | 14% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of collard greens to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of collard greens to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for collard greens
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collards, raw | 3.8 g | – | – |
| Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 4 g | – | – |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, unprepared | 3.6 g | – | – |
| Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 4 g | – | – |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | 2.8 g | – | – |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt | 2.8 g | – | – |
| Collards, NS as to form, cooked | 4.2 g | – | – |
| Collards, fresh, cooked, no added fat | 4.3 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.