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Leytutet
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Leytutet (60 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 30 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.3 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 54 µg of Vitamin K covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 60 g
18
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
3.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 26% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 60 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 40 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 80 g | 24 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 24 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 kcal |
Calculated from 30 calories per 100 g.
Separate the Leytutet leaves and rinse them under cool running water, rubbing away any visible soil. Dry them in a salad spinner or with clean towels; moisture left between leaves can make stored lettuce spoil sooner.
Keep Leytutet dry in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer, loosely wrapped or in a container lined with a paper towel. If the leaves are already wet, dry them before storing, and remove any leaves that start to decay.
Yes, Leytutet can be frozen, but thawed leaves lose their crisp texture and become limp. Freeze it only if you plan to add it to cooked dishes such as soup, rather than using it later in a salad.
Leytutet can taste bitter when the plant gets stressed by heat or begins sending up a flower stalk. Older outer leaves may also be stronger-tasting; remove them and try the fresher inner leaves.
Leytutet is the name used here for lettuce, while iceberg is one particular type with a compact, round head. Iceberg has a notably crisp, watery bite; loose-leaf types tend to have softer leaves and a more pronounced flavor.
Yes, most people can include Leytutet in meals every day. Varying the vegetables in your salads and meals gives you a broader mix of flavors and nutrients than relying on lettuce alone.
Slight browning at a cut edge is often just oxidation and does not automatically mean Leytutet has spoiled. Discard it if the leaves are slimy, smell unpleasant, or have become markedly soft.
Yes, a leftover Leytutet base may produce a few new leaves when placed in shallow water in a bright spot. The regrowth is usually limited, so it is not a reliable way to grow a full new head.
A brief soak in cold water can help wilted Leytutet leaves regain some firmness. Dry them well before serving, and throw them away instead if they are slimy or have an off smell.
Yes, Leytutet can be cooked, even though it is most often served raw in salads and sandwiches. Add the leaves near the end of cooking or sauté them briefly so they soften without becoming overly limp.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
54µg · 45% DV
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
Folate
36µg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.72mg · 4% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 1 cup (medium) (60 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Leytutet is a leafy vegetable eaten much like salad greens: its fresh leaves are usually washed and served raw. The name does not identify a familiar English-market variety, so it is best treated as a general leafy salad vegetable rather than assigned a specific origin or cultivar. You can use it in salads, sandwiches and wraps, or serve it alongside a cooked meal.
Its mild flavour and crisp texture work well with tomatoes, cucumber, lemon and olive oil, and it can add freshness to a breakfast plate or a simple lunch. It is light in energy and provides some fibre: per 100 g, it has 30 calories and 2.8 g of fibre. Pair it with beans, eggs or another substantial topping when you want the meal to keep you satisfied.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.