Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Boston or Bibb)

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 12% of daily folate, 8% of daily potassium and 5% of daily iron needed in pregnancy.

  1. Folate (DFE) 73 mcg
  2. Potassium 238 mg
  3. Iron 1.24 mg
  4. Vitamin C 3.7 mg
  5. Riboflavin 0.06 mg
  6. Vitamin B-6 0.08 mg
  7. Calcium 35 mg
  8. Protein 1.35 g
  9. Choline 8.4 mg
  10. Zinc 0.2 mg
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium35 mg1000 mg
Choline8.4 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)73 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.24 mg27 mg
Potassium238 mg2900 mg
Protein1.35 g70 g
Riboflavin0.06 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.08 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C3.7 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.2 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Raw butterhead lettuce is safe and beneficial during pregnancy when washed properly. Its soft leaves provide dietary folate, vitamin A, and gentle hydration to support maternal wellness. CDC produce safety rules emphasize separating leaves and washing each one under cool running water to eliminate Toxoplasma and Listeria. Use clean butterhead leaves as tender wraps for grilled chicken or toss into a light lunch salad.

Sources: CDC · FDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Boston or Bibb) provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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