How much nutrional value does a salad have?

Does lettuce have nutrients similar to green vegetables?

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Iceberg lettuce actually contains nutrients. Specifically, a significant amount of vitamins A and K. Plus, it offers calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and folate. Because it contains so much water, it also helps to hydrate you.

Baby spinach leaves, chicory, watercress, kale, romaine, Butter lettuce, arugula, swiss chard, and other greens are also really good in salads, and contain even MORE nutrients.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@4meAndyou Romaine has the highest level of Vitamin C. Recommended type of lettuce for parrots and other birds. Also good for guinea pigs since they can’t make their own Vitamin C.

4meAndyou · F

@cherokeepatti I used to feed my guinea pigs cubes of alfalfa.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@4meAndyou that would be the best.