Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
- Mr. McGregor’s Farm Fresh Green Romaine
Common Name: Green Romaine and cos
Description: Green Romaine baby greens are sweet and tender. They offer an appealing crunchy, refreshing texture. Green romaine is a staple in many baby green mixes.
Interesting Facts:
- Green Romaine is heat tolerant.
- Green Romaine is also called Cos after the island near Greece where it is believed to have originated.
- Green Romaine is a common staple found in kitchens in Europe, Middle East and North America.
The following chart contains the nutritional values for 1 cup (47 g) of raw romaine greens provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Calories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Protein | .58 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.55 g |
| Fier | 1.0 g |
| Potassium | 116 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg |
| Choline | 4.7 mg |
| Iron | .46 mg |
| Niacin | .147 mg |
| Zinc | .11 mg |
