- Cardiovascular Benefits
- Anti Inflammatory Properties
- Boosts Immune System
- Improves Digestion
- High Protein and Low-calorie Intake
- Antimicrobial action
- Fights stomach and lung cancer
- Improves Eye Health
- Potential anti-diabetic action
- Promotes Skin and Hair Health
- Helps towards a balanced sleep
- High Omega 3 Intake
However, lettuce as any other food shall be consumed in normal quantities and only as part of a balanced diet.
Lettuce Nutrient Values and Weights
We can find different types of lettuce in the market. Green Leaf, Romaine / Cos, and Crisphead / Iceberg are the most common. Each type contains different amounts of ingredients and they are listed below.
According to the USDA, 100 gr of Raw Lettuce normally contain (among others):
Leaf Green
- 94,98 g Water
- 15 kcal Energy
- 1,36 g Protein
- 0,15 g Total Lipid (fat)
- 2,87 g Carbohydrate
- 1,3 g Fiber
- 0,78 g Sugars
- 36 mg Calcium
- 194 mg Potassium
- 7405 IU Vitamin A
- 9,2 mg Vitamin C .
Romaine / Cos
- 94,61 g Water
- 17 kcal Energy
- 1,23 g protein
- 0,30g Total Lipid (fat)
- 3,29 g Carbohydrate
- 2,1 g Fiber
- 1,19 g Sugars
- 33 mg Calcium
- 247 mg Potassium
- 30 mg Phosphorus
- 4 mg Vitamin C
- 8710 IU Vitamin A.
Iceberg
- 95,64 g Water
- 14 kcal Energy
- 0,9 g Protein
- 0,14 g Total Lipid (fat)
- 2,97 g Carbohydrate
- 1,2 g Fiber
- 1,97 g Sugars
- 18 mg Calcium
- 141 mg Potassium
- 2,8 mg Vitamin C
- 502 IU Vitamin A
