Butterhead lettuce
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Nutritional content[edit | edit source]
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 55 kJ (13 kcal) |
2.23 g | |
Sugars | 0.94 |
Dietary fiber | 1.1 g |
0.22 g | |
1.35 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 21% 166 μg18% 1987 μg1223 μg |
Thiamine (B1) | 5% 0.057 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 5% 0.062 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 3% 0.15 mg |
Vitamin B6 | 6% 0.082 mg |
Folate (B9) | 18% 73 μg |
Vitamin C | 4% 3.7 mg |
Vitamin E | 1% 0.18 mg |
Vitamin K | 97% 102.3 μg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 4% 35 mg |
Iron | 10% 1.24 mg |
Magnesium | 4% 13 mg |
Manganese | 9% 0.179 mg |
Phosphorus | 5% 33 mg |
Potassium | 5% 238 mg |
Sodium | 0% 5 mg |
Zinc | 2% 0.2 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Water | 95.63 g |
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†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
It is a type of lettuce with relatively soft leaves in a loose head that is easily broken or bruised.
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