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| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Packing Size | 160g |
Red Coral Lettuce
RM7.50
Coral lettuce, also known as loose-leaf lettuce, varies in shape, color, and texture — though it’s usually crisp, ruffled, and dark green or red, with a flavor ranging from mild to sweet.
Unlike other lettuces, it doesn’t grow around a head. Instead, its leaves come together at a stem.
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of either green or red leaf lettuce gives the following nutrients (20Trusted Source, 21Trusted Source):
| Leaf lettuce, green | Leaf lettuce, red | |
| Calories | 15 | 13 |
| Protein | 2 grams | 1.5 grams |
| Fiber | 1 gram | 1 gram |
| Folate | 10% of the DV | 9% of the DV |
| Iron | 5% of the DV | 7% of the DV |
| Manganese | 11% of the DV | 9% of the DV |
| Potassium | 4% of the DV | 4% of the DV |
| Vitamin A | 41% of the DV | 42% of the DV |
| Vitamin C | 10% of the DV | 4% of the DV |
| Vitamin K | 105% of the DV | 117% of the DV |
Green leaf lettuce tends to have more vitamin C, while the red variety offers more vitamin K.
Both types are high in vitamin A, beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, all of which support eye and skin health (9, 11Trusted Source, 12Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source).
However, red leaf lettuce contains much higher levels of phenolic compounds. In particular, its anthocyanins and quercetin act as potent antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage (9, 22Trusted Source, 23Trusted Source).
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Baby Spinach
RM9.20These tender baby leaves have a slightly bolder taste than larger, mature spinach.
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that originated in Persia.
It belongs to the amaranth family and is related to beets and quinoa. What’s more, it’s considered very healthy, as it’s loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.
Eating spinach may benefit eye health, reduce oxidative stress, help prevent cancer, and reduce blood pressure levels.
There are many ways to prepare spinach. You can buy it canned or fresh and eat it cooked or raw. It’s delicious either on its own or in other dishes.
The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of raw spinach are (1Trusted Source):
- Calories: 23
- Water: 91%
- Protein: 2.9 grams
- Carbs: 3.6 grams
- Sugar: 0.4 grams
- Fiber: 2.2 grams
- Fat: 0.4 grams
Most of the carbs in spinach consist of fiber, which is incredibly healthy.
Spinach also contains small amounts of sugar, mostly in the form of glucose and fructose (1Trusted Source).
Spinach is high in insoluble fiber, which may boost your health in several ways (2Trusted Source).
It adds bulk to stool as food passes through your digestive system. This may help prevent constipation.
Butterhead Lettuce
RM5.50Butterhead lettuce gets its name from its characteristically soft, buttery leaves. It’s also known as cabbage lettuce due to its round shape. The most popular types of butterhead are Bibb and Boston lettuce.
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 (17Trusted Source):
- 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 (18Trusted Source).
Furthermore, butterhead contains higher amounts of iron than other lettuces. This nutrient is essential for creating red blood cells (9, 19Trusted Source).
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 (19Trusted Source).
Batavia Babyleaf Lettony Lettuce
RM6.00Batavia lettuce resembles ordinary lettuce, but has more crinkled leaves and a wavy leaf margin.
There are bright green and red-brown varieties. Actually, Batavia lettuce is a very authentic type of lettuce and the precursor of the well-known Iceberg lettuce.
Batavia lettuce leaves are typically sweet and crisp.
Culinary use:
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A perfect leaf base to build your salad, can be mixed with other types of lettuce.
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In a summer salad with, for example, with diced capsicum and goat cheese.
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Salad sandwiches with cheese, sausage or tuna salad.
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Rolled up in wraps with, for example, smoked chicken and cream cheese.
Health benefits:
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High in nutrients but low in calories.
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Very hydrating.
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Loaded with powerful antioxidants.
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May keep your heart healthy.
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Excellent source of vitamin A.
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Packed with vitamin K.
Ezfrill
RM8.00Crispy lettuce with an excellent taste, and very decorative. Contains plenty of vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
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