Leaf Lettuce

Fun Fact:

  • Leaf Lettuce was one of the many first vegetables brought to America by Christopher Columbus.
  • Iceberg Lettuce got its name because in the early 1900s, growers shipped lettuce by train. The cars were filled with heaps of crushed ice and lettuce and looked like icebergs rolling into town!

Place of Origin:

  • Turkey
  • Iran

Produced:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • New Jersey

Nutrients and Benefits:

  • Although there are many different varieties of lettuce, the best ones are dark green. The darker the color, the better the source of nutrients.
  • Vitamin A helps keep our eyes, skin, and immune system healthy
  • Vitamin K helps keep our blood healthy

Nutrient Daily Value (DV):

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Raw:
    • Vitamin A: 40% DV
    • Vitamin K: 49% DV

Edible Parts:

  • Leaves

Edible Colors: 

  • Green
  • Red

Growing Season:

  • Cool

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