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●Low GI

★Natural

Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Calories

Rich in vitamins and minerals, low calorie, high fiber

CALORIES

18kcal

15low

POTASSIUM

237mg

FIBER

1.6g

Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

2.7g

· 52%

Protein

1.8g

· 35%

Fat

0.3g

· 13%

Fiber

1.6g

Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

140µg · 117% DV

Vitamin A

370µg · 41% DV

Folate

97µg · 24% DV

Vitamin C

15mg · 17% DV

Minerals

Calcium

77mg · 8% DV

Potassium ⭐

237mg · 7% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Phosphorus

29mg · 4% DV

Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.4

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.05g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.05g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Green leaf (e.g. arugula or lettuce) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in green leaf, and is it good for diets?

Green leaf has 18 calories per 100g. It is compatible with keto, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, Mediterranean, flexitarian, pescatarian, omnivore, and gluten-free diets.

What are the carbs and glycemic index of green leaf?

Green leaf contains 2.7g carbs per 100g, with 1.6g fiber. Its glycemic index is 15.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.