Red leaf lettuce facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red leaf lettuce |
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New Red Fire Lettuce, one of the cultivars of the red leaf lettuce group.
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| Species | Lactuca sativa |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 68 kJ (16 kcal) |
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2.26 g
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| Sugars | 0.48 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g |
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0.22 g
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Protein
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1.33 g
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| Vitamins | Quantity
%DV†
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| Vitamin A equiv.
beta-Carotene
lutein zeaxanthin
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47%
375 μg
42%
4495 μg1724 μg
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| 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 | Quantity
%DV†
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| Calcium |
3%
33 mg |
| Iron |
9%
1.2 mg |
| Magnesium |
3%
12 mg |
| Manganese |
10%
0.203 mg |
| Phosphorus |
4%
28 mg |
| Potassium |
6%
187 mg |
| Sodium |
2%
25 mg |
| Zinc |
2%
0.2 mg |
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Link to USDA Database entry
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| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. | |
Red leaf lettuces are a group of lettuce cultivars with red leaves. Red leaf lettuce cultivars include "Lollo Rossa", "New Red Fire Lettuce", "Red Sails Lettuce", "Redina Lettuce", "Henry's Leafy Friend", Galactic Lettuce", and the "Benito Lettuce".
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