Description

Its leaves have a crumpled look that resembles flower petals. Butterhead lettuce is usually deep green, although red varieties exist.

It’s rich in nutrients, with 3.5 ounces (100 grams) offering

• Calories: 13
• Protein: 1.5 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Folate: 18% of the DV
• Iron: 8% of the DV
• Manganese: 8% of the DV
• Potassium: 5% of the DV
• Vitamin A: 18% of the DV
• Vitamin C: 4% of the DV
• Vitamin K: 85% of the DV

This lettuce is a good source of carotenoid antioxidants, such as beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These protect your eyes from macular degeneration, a condition that can result in partial vision loss

Furthermore, butterhead contains higher amounts of iron than other lettuces. This nutrient is essential for creating red blood cells

Keep in mind that plants provide only non-heme iron, which is poorly absorbed. As vitamin C helps increase your absorption, consider eating butterhead lettuce with a food high in this vitamin, such as red peppers