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Lettuce
Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals
(Based on 100g in raw form)
Fiber | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.1 g | 33 mg | 0.97 mg | 14 mg | 247 mg | 30 mg |
Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Choline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 mg | 0.23 mg | 0.05 mg | 0.16 mg | 0.4 mcg | 9.9 mg |
Vitamin A (mcg/IU) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
436 mcg/8710 IU | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg | 0.31 mg | 0.14 mg | 0.07 mg |
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
136 mcg | 4 mg | 102 mcg |
What It Helps:
How It Helps:
The vitamin C content in lettuce helps prevent the buildup of plaque in the arteries
Helps with digestions
Tips & Other Info.
There are 4 types of lettuce: Romain, looseleaf, butterhead, and ice berg. The darker the lettuce the more nutrients it will contain, therefore romaine is usually the one with more nutrients.
Gardening Tips & Info.
Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)
Planting Season
Harvesting Season
Pruning Season
Watering Schedule
Sunlight Exposure
Potted / In Ground
Sow in spring (March-May) & early summer (June) | Mid summer (July-August) through fall (September-November) |
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