Red leaf lettuce
| Red leaf lettuce | |
|---|---|
 New Red Fire Lettuce, one of the cultivars of the red leaf lettuce group. | |
| Genus | Lactuca |
| Species | Lactuca sativa |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 68 kJ (16 kcal) |
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2.26 g | |
| Sugars | 0.48 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g |
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0.22 g | |
|
1.33 g | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A equiv. |
(47%) 375 μg (42%) 4495 μg1724 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) |
(6%) 0.064 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
(6%) 0.077 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
(2%) 0.321 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
(3%) 0.144 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
(8%) 0.1 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
(9%) 36 μg |
| Vitamin C |
(4%) 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin E |
(1%) 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin K |
(134%) 140.3 μg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium |
(3%) 33 mg |
| Iron |
(9%) 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium |
(3%) 12 mg |
| Manganese |
(10%) 0.203 mg |
| Phosphorus |
(4%) 28 mg |
| Potassium |
(4%) 187 mg |
| Sodium |
(2%) 25 mg |
| Zinc |
(2%) 0.2 mg |
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Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database | |
Red leaf lettuces are a group of lettuce cultivars with red leaves. Red leaf lettuce cultivars include "New Red Fire Lettuce", "Red Sails Lettuce", "Redina Lettuce", "Galactic Lettuce", and the "Benito Lettuce".
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