USDA-derived comparison

Collard Greens vs Spinach

Collard Greens leads for Vitamin C and Calcium; Spinach answers with Folate, Vitamin A and Iron.

Who each is for: Choose collard Greens for vitamin C and calcium. Choose spinach for folate and vitamin A.

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

Collard Greens

Typical serving: 1 cup (36g)

23/100

More vitamin CMore calcium
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Spinach

Typical serving: 2 cups (60g)

27/100

More folateMore vitamin AMore ironMore magnesium
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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 GreensSpinach
Calories32 kcal23 kcal
Protein3 g3 g
Carbs5 g4 g
Fat1 g0 g
Fiber4 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium17 mg79 mg
Potassium213 mg558 mg
Calcium232 mg99 mg
Iron0.5 mg2.7 mg
Magnesium27 mg79 mg
Zinc0.2 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C35 mg28 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate129 µg194 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of collard greens is about 36g, 2 cups of spinach about 60g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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