Vegetables · per 100g
A crisp, sturdy leafy green with a distinctive central rib, romaine lettuce provides a refreshing crunch and serves as a nutrient-dense base for classic salads and grilled dishes.
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Vitamin K1, Calcium
Vitamin A, beta-Carotene
Folate
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Romaine lettuce is one of the oldest cultivated salad greens, with depictions found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 2700 BC where it was associated with the god of fertility.
Standout nutrients
beta-Carotene
Folate
Vitamin A
Molybdenum
Seasonality
Diet
Sustainability
Low carbon footprint, though water usage can be high in arid growing regions.
Storage
Refrigerate
5–7 days
Keep in a perforated bag in the crisper drawer.
Flavour
Harmonized from 3 validated sources
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