Mayonnaise vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K.
- Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and collard green has 95% less calories than mayonnaise - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for collard greens, 31:55:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 55% |
| Fat | 99% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard greens and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in collard greens are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Collard greens and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 215% more protein than mayonnaise - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and collard green has 100% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and collard greens are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Collard green has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than collard green - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and collard green does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Collard greens and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both collard greens and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K. Collard green has 168% more Vitamin K than mayonnaise - collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and collard greens contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Mayonnaise | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 129 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than mayonnaise - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Collard greens and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of iron - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 965% more potassium than mayonnaise - collard green has 213mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Mayonnaise | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than collard green per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.05 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 39.196 G | 0.084 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and collard green has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Is collard greens or mayonnaise better for protein?
Collard green has 220% more protein than mayonnaise - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Does collard greens or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard greens and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates. the carbs in collard greens are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
Does collard greens or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than mayonnaise - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.