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Fermented and sauteed leafy greens; can be high in sodium
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauteed pickled collard greens (120 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.3 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 336 µg of Vitamin K covers 280% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
82
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
7.3g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 15% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.58 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 24 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (shredded) | 54 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 61 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
Sauteed pickled collard greens is a dish made by cooking pickled collard leaves in a pan, usually with oil and aromatics such as onion or garlic. Pickling gives the greens a tangy, salty flavor that sets the dish apart from fresh collard greens.
Drain the pickled collard greens, then rinse them briefly if they taste very salty. Cook onion in oil until soft, add the greens, and sauté until tender and heated through. Add chili or garlic if you like, and taste before adding any salt.
Rinse the collards if you want a milder, less salty dish; draining alone preserves more of the pickled flavor. Avoid soaking them for a long time, which can wash away much of their tang as well as excess salt.
Sauteed pickled collard greens can taste salty because the leaves absorb salt from their pickling brine. Drain and briefly rinse the greens before cooking, and skip added salt until you have tasted the finished dish.
Serve sauteed pickled collard greens with a mild starch such as rice or cornbread, or alongside beans. Their sharp, salty flavor also works well with a simple main dish; pairing them with other salty pickles can make the meal overly salty.
Fresh collards can be sautéed, but they will not taste like sauteed pickled collard greens: they lack the briny tang and have not been softened by pickling. To make the pickled version, use collards that have already been pickled.
Keep sauteed pickled collard greens in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within about 3–4 days. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve.
Yes, sauteed pickled collard greens can be frozen, though the leaves may become softer after thawing. Cool the dish, pack it in an airtight freezer-safe container, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly.
It provides leafy greens and fiber, but the pickling brine can make sauteed pickled collard greens high in sodium. Rinsing the greens and avoiding extra salt can reduce the salty taste; people following a sodium limit should account for the portion.
Yes, the heat used to sauté pickled collard greens can destroy many live microorganisms if the greens were fermented. The cooked dish should not be counted on as a source of live probiotic cultures.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
336µg · 280% DV
Vitamin A
252µg · 28% DV
Vitamin C
16.8mg · 19% DV
Folate
66µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Sodium
744mg · 32% DV
Calcium
174mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sauteed pickled collard greens is a warm dish associated with Turkey’s Black Sea region, where dark leafy collards are a familiar part of the table. The pickled greens are usually cooked in oil with onion until tender, though home recipes vary.
Their tangy, salty flavour and soft, slightly yielding texture make them a side dish or a small shared plate, often served with cornbread or alongside beans and other home-cooked dishes. They provide fibre, while their protein content is modest; the pickling can make them quite salty. Taste before adding any extra salt, and pair them with a simply seasoned main for a balanced meal.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.