USDA-derived comparison

Collard Greens vs Red Pepper (Bell)

Collard Greens leads for Vitamin K, Folate and Vitamin E; Red Pepper (Bell) answers with Vitamin C.

Who each is for: Choose collard Greens for vitamin K and folate. Choose red Pepper (Bell) for vitamin C.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Collard Greens

Typical serving: 1 cup (36g)

23/100

More vitamin KMore folateMore vitamin EMore vitamin A
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Red Pepper (Bell)

Typical serving: 1 medium (119g)

13/100

More vitamin C
Full Red Pepper (Bell) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientCollard GreensRed Pepper (Bell)
Calories32 kcal26 kcal
Protein3 g1 g
Carbs5 g6 g
Fat1 g0 g
Fiber4 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium17 mg4 mg
Potassium213 mg211 mg
Calcium232 mg7 mg
Iron0.5 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium27 mg12 mg
Zinc0.2 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin C35 mg128 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate129 µg46 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of collard greens is about 36g, 1 medium of red pepper (bell) about 119g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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