Lettuce
Lettuce is a type of vegetable commonly used in grain dishes, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and much more!
The flavor profile for lettuce can be described as fresh and grassy.
Lettuce contains over 17+ nutrients including 9 vitamins and 8 minerals. Lettuce is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Lettuce
There are 4 uses for lettuce. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Grain Dishes.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming lettuce.
- When shopping for lettuce, look for leaves that are vibrantly green and free from any damage or browning. If you notice any yellowing or wilting, pass on that one. You want lettuce that feels heavy when you pick it up (but not so heavy it’s waterlogged), so make sure to give it a good shake before making your purchase.
- Wash in cool water and drain thoroughly before using; excess moisture will cause problems with wilting and molding.
- If you want to keep it fresher for longer than a week, try storing it like this: separate and wash the leaves thoroughly, wrap them in dry paper towels, and store them inside a container inside your refrigerator.
- Lettuce can also be used as an alternative to tortillas for tacos, fajitas, or quesadillas.
- It is also great for sandwiches and especially salads.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of lettuce include: summercrisp lettuce, romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, celtuce/stem lettuce, and butterhead lettuce.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy lettuce is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Lettuce - Fresh -Romaine
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
17
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 3g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
3%
Vitamin K 114%
·
Vitamin A 62%
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Folate 34%
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Manganese 9%
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Riboflavin 6%
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Copper 6%
·
Thiamin 6%
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Vitamin C 5%
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Vitamin B6 5%
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Iron 5%
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Magnesium 5%
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Potassium 5%
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Phosphorous 4%
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Zinc 3%
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Pantothenic Acid 3%
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Calcium 3%
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Choline 2%
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Niacin 2%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 3 micronutrients.