Lambs lettuce is a real vitamin and nutrient bomb and tastes really great. But what exactly is in it? We'll tell you.
Lambs lettuce is one of the typical winter lettuce, but thanks to greenhouses you can now buy it almost all year round. In Germany, the popular lettuce thrives in greenhouses in winter at a temperature of two to three degrees. In the southern regions of Germany, for example in Bavaria, the lettuce is also grown outdoors in some places. If there is snow in winter, lamb's lettuce does not usually have a problem, even when it's slightly below zero.
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Ingredients of lamb's lettuce
Lamb's lettuce is definitely one of the he althiest types of lettuce because it contains a large number of vitamins and nutrients. The vitamin C content is three times that of lettuce. However, lamb's lettuce is not only a real vitamin and nutrient bomb, it also contains no fat and has just 14 kcal per 100 grams. This makes it an important part of a he althy and figure-conscious diet.
In addition to vitamin C, lamb's lettuce also contains vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6. The minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc and potassium also deserve special mention. But the secondary plant substances also make lamb's lettuce so he althy. The beta-carotene acts as a natural radical scavenger and can thus protect our body from harmful environmental influences.
Other secondary plant substances are in turn able to reduce the risk of cancer. The folic acid and various trace elements contained in lettuce also support cell formation in our body. Lamb's lettuce also contains various essential oils. They are not only responsible for the good taste, valerian oil can also strengthen the veins, for example.
| Nutritional Facts | per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| calories | 14 kcal |
| Bold | 0.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8g |
| Protein | 1.8g |
| Fibre | 1.8g |
| Minerals | |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.004 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 420mg |
| Calcium (Ca) | 35mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 34mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 13 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 2 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.5mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C | 35mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.65mg |