Green Leaf Lettuce
Green leaf lettuce tastes as good as it looks. The large, loose heads of bright green, curly leaves have a buttery taste.
Nutritional Value
Excellent Source of Vitamin A, which supports healthy vision.
Excellent Source of Vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.
Excellent Source of Vitamin K, which supports normal blood clotting.
Good Source of Manganese, which supports energy metabolism.
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
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Nutritional Facts
| Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 36g (1 cup) |
| Calories | 5 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Sodium (10 mg) | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate (1 g) | 0% |
| Biotin (1 mcg) | 4% |
| Calcium (13 mg) | 2% |
| Chloride (21 mg) | 0% |
| Choline (5 mg) | 0% |
| Folate (14 mcg DFE) | 4% |
| Iodine (1 mcg) | 0% |
| Magnesium (5 mg) | 2% |
| Manganese (0.1 mg) | 4% |
| Molybdenum (2 mcg) | 4% |
| Phosphorus (10 mg) | 0% |
| Potassium (70 mg) | 2% |
| Vitamin A (133 mcg) | 15% |
| Vitamin C (3 mg) | 4% |
| Vitamin K (45 µg) | 40% |
How do you pick green leaf lettuce?
Look for clean, fresh looking cut ends with crisp bright leaves. Avoid rusty, dried out or wilted.
How do you prepare green leaf lettuce?
Most often eaten raw in salads and sandwiches. Add green leaf lettuce to your favorite Caesar or Greek salad for a little added color.
How do you store green leaf lettuce?
Lettuce should be used as soon as possible after it is purchased. If it must be stored, remove wilting leaves. Unwashed lettuce can keep 3 to 4 days at most in a perforated plastic bag in the veggie crisper of your refrigerator.