Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Lamb's Lettuce.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Lamb's Lettuce vegetableJanuary–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Vegetable guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Lamb's Lettuce Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Lamb's Lettuce (Valerianella locusta) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 21 kcal and includes 355 µg RAE vitamin A, 38.2 mg vitamin C, 459 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

355 µg RAE vitamin A38.2 mg vitamin C459 mg potassium2.2 mg iron
Energy21 kcal
Fiber0 g
Vitamin C38.2 mg
Potassium459 mg

Lamb's Lettuce benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • A 100 g serving contains about 38.2 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 459 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 13 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • It contains about 2.2 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.
  • It provides approximately 355 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, skin and immune function.
  • No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of lamb's lettuce depends on portion size and the overall eating pattern.

Lamb's Lettuce nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Lamb's Lettuce vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy21 kcal21 kcal
Water92.8 g92.8 g
Protein2 g2 g
Total fat0.4 g0.4 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0 g0 g
Carbohydrate3.6 g3.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash1.2 g1.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium38 mg38 mg
Iron2.2 mg2.2 mg
Magnesium13 mg13 mg
Phosphorus53 mg53 mg
Potassium459 mg459 mg
Sodium4 mg4 mg
Zinc0.6 mg0.6 mg
Copper0.1 mg0.1 mg
Manganese0.4 mg0.4 mg
Selenium0.9 µg0.9 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C38.2 mg38.2 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.4 mg0.4 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60.3 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)14 µg14 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate14 µg14 µg
Folate, DFE14 µg DFE14 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A355 µg RAE355 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene0 µg0 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0.1 g0.1 g
Isoleucine0.1 g0.1 g
Leucine0.1 g0.1 g
Lysine0.1 g0.1 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0.1 g0.1 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0.1 g0.1 g
Arginine0.1 g0.1 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0.1 g0.1 g
Aspartic acid0.2 g0.2 g
Glutamic acid0.2 g0.2 g
Glycine0.1 g0.1 g
Proline0.1 g0.1 g
Serine0.1 g0.1 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Lamb's Lettuce?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 21 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 21 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Lamb's Lettuce in the kitchen

Lamb's Lettuce can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.