Are collard greens keto?

Collard greens

Keto-friendly Yes — collard greens are keto-friendly.

High-fiber Southern favorite. Braise with bacon or use the big leaves as low-carb wraps.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup chopped · 36 g
Net carbs
0.5g
Calories
12kcal
Protein
1.1g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
2 g
Fiber
1.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

About 357 g of collard greens adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.9 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for collard greens
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories12 kcal32 kcal
Total carbohydrate2 g5.4 g
Dietary fiber1.4 g4 g
Net carbs0.5 g1.4 g
Sugars 0.2 g 0.5 g
Protein1.1 g3 g
Fat0.2 g0.6 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are collard greens keto?

Yes — collard greens are keto-friendly. High-fiber Southern favorite. Braise with bacon or use the big leaves as low-carb wraps.

How many net carbs are in collard greens?

1 cup chopped (36 g) of collard greens has about 0.5 g net carbs (2 g total carbs minus 1.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 1.4 g net carbs.

How much collard greens can I eat on keto?

About 357 g of collard greens adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.9 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170406): Collards, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $2.63/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (collard greens, fresh: $2.48/lb as sold), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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