Keto Approved
Collard Greens
0.50g net carbs per 1 cup
Earthy and slightly bitter, a raw cup brings just 0.5 g net carbs, so you can pile it on without denting your daily total. Sauté it in olive oil or bacon fat to add the calories and richness this leafy green lacks on its own.
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Nutrition Facts
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Good to Know
Raw collards are mild and a little bitter, so a quick saute in olive oil or rendered bacon fat mellows them out without adding any carbs to speak of. Southern-style braised collards are where things sneak up on you, since restaurant and canned versions (like Glory Foods) often add sugar, and the pot liquor may carry honey or molasses. Buy whole bunches with firm, deep green leaves rather than yellowing ones, and strip out the thick central stems before cooking for a better texture.
Is Collard Greens Keto? The Full Answer
Collard Greens contains 0.50g net carbs per 1 cup (1.90g total carbs minus 1.40g fiber). Earthy and slightly bitter, a raw cup brings just 0.5 g net carbs, so you can pile it on without denting your daily total. Sauté it in olive oil or bacon fat to add the calories and richness this leafy green lacks on its own.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 3% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Collard Greens a reliable keto staple.
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