Butterhead lettuce

Nutritional content

Lettuce (butterhead)

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	55 kJ (13 kcal)
Carbohydrates	2.23 g
Sugars	0.94
Dietary fiber	1.1 g
Fat	0.22 g
Protein	1.35 g
Vitamins	Quantity %DV †
Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin	21% 166 μg 18% 1987 μg 1223 μg
Thiamine (B1 )	5% 0.057 mg
Riboflavin (B2 )	5% 0.062 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5 )	3% 0.15 mg
Vitamin B6	6% 0.082 mg
Folate (B9 )	18% 73 μg
Vitamin C	4% 3.7 mg
Vitamin E	1% 0.18 mg
Vitamin K	97% 102.3 μg
Minerals	Quantity %DV †
Calcium	4% 35 mg
Iron	10% 1.24 mg
Magnesium	4% 13 mg
Manganese	9% 0.179 mg
Phosphorus	5% 33 mg
Potassium	5% 238 mg
Sodium	0% 5 mg
Zinc	2% 0.2 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	95.63 g
Link to USDA Database entry
Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Butterhead lettuce

It is a type of lettuce with relatively soft leaves in a loose head that is easily broken or bruised.

Miniheads of lettuce

Mini lettuce heads

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