Lettuce (greens) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie16 kcal
Proteins1.5 grams
Fats0.2 g
Carbohydrates2 gr
Water94 gr
Fiber1.2 g
Organic acids0.1 g
The glycemic index10

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent292 µg29%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.03 mg2%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.08 mg4%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid15 mg21%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.7 mg7%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin0.9 mg5%
Vitamin B4choline13.4 mg3%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.1 mg2%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.18 mg9%
Vitamin B9folic acid48 mcg12%
Vitamin Kphylloquinone173 µg144%
Vitamin HBiotin0.7 µg1%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium220 mg9%
Calcium77 mg8%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Phosphorus34 mg3%
Sodium8 mg1%
Iron0.6 mg4%
Iodine8 mcg5%
Zinc0.27 mg2%
Selenium0.6 µg1%
Copper120 mcg12%
Sulfur16 mg2%
Fluoride28 mcg1%
Chrome3 mg6%
Manganese0.3 mg15%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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