Nutrition
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 72 kJ (17 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| - Dietary fibre | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Water | 95 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 290 μg (36%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 136 μg (34%) |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg (29%) |
| Calcium | 33 mg (3%) |
| Iron | 0.97 mg (7%) |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg (4%) |
| Potassium | 247 mg (5%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. |
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As with other dark leafy greens, the antioxidants contained within romaine lettuce are believed to help prevent cancer. According to the 2011 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, the chlorophyll pigment in dark leafy greens, such as Romaine lettuce, may reduce levels of colon and liver cancer carcinogens.
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