Strawberries vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and collard greens:
- Both strawberries and collard greens are high in Vitamin C.
- Collard green has 9.6 times less sugar than strawberry.
- Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 56% |
| Fat | 8% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard green has 9.6 times less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 351% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and collard greens are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and collard greens are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 67% more Vitamin C than collard green - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 250 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 679% more Vitamin E than strawberry - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 197 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both strawberries and collard greens contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Strawberries | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and collard greens contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Strawberries | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 8.74 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 2.57 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Strawberries | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and collard greens contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and collard greens contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.082 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.084 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is strawberries or collard greens better for protein?
Collard green has 350% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does strawberries or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does strawberries or collard greens contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.