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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