Romaine is considering king of the lettuces; compared to other common lettuces, Romaine comes out on top as the lettuce with the most nutrition.
A great Source of:
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
| Serving Size37g (~ 1 cup chopped) | ||||||
| Amount Per Serving | ||||||
| Calories8 | Calories from fat1 |
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 0g | 0% |
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| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
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| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
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| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
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| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
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| Sugars g | ||||||
| Protein 1g | ||||||
| Vitamin A | 82% |
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| Vitamin C | 19% |
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| Calcium | 2% |
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| Iron | 3% |
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| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily value may be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs. | ||||||
Romaine is considered one of the most mild flavored leafy greens. For this reason it is a very common green used in the making of green smoothies. It also imparts a very nice creaminess to a green smoothie that many find enjoyable. Romaine lettuce can significantly contribute to a healthy heart with all its folic acid, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and fiber. Romaine can keep up to 7 days if kept dry in a refrigerator; also be sure to store it away from ethylene producing fruits such as apples and pears as the ethylene will cause the lettuce leaves to turn brown.
* Nutrition Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
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