collard greens

Collard Greens: Whole Food Profile

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Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea var. viridis), once a common dietary staple, are nutrient-dense powerhouses, full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that support digestion, immunity and metabolic health. Collard greens are a particularly rich source of dietary folate, a key nutrient for nervous system and reproductive health.

Key Nutrients

Percentages shown as %DV per serving of 5g collard green powder

Key Phytonutrients

Chlorophyll

Green pigment in plants with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial activity

  • Chlorophyll (1010 mcg/g)**

Lignans

Polyphenolic compounds metabolized by gut bacteria that support antioxidant activity

Carotenoids

Antioxidants with anti-cancer potential; may lower risk of macular degeneration

  • Lutein (29.9 mcg/g)**
  • Zeaxanthin (3.36 mcg/g)**
  • Beta-carotene (2.43 mcg/g)**

Glucosinolates

Sulfur-containing secondary metabolites found in cruciferous vegetables, associated with antioxidant activity such as cardio-protection and liver detoxification support effects.

Total Phenolic Content

The unique blend of phenolic compounds work synergistically with the vitamins and minerals in collard greens to lower cardiovascular risk, support detoxification pathways and improve nervous system function.

  • Total Phenolics 13.5mg/g**

*Data is mean values from Phenol-Explorer Database1

**Data on file with WholisticMatters. Values subject to change based on strain and experimental methods

 

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