aim
Get started
← Back to foods
Vegetables

Romaine

Romaine is a crisp leafy lettuce commonly eaten raw in salads and sandwiches. It is low in calories and provides hydration along with several vitamins and minerals.

Beneficial properties

low in calories hydrating source of vitamin A source of vitamin K contains folate contains antioxidants

Nutritional highlights

Romaine provides vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, potassium, and small amounts of fiber.

Information. Very high vitamin K content may affect warfarin dosing if intake changes significantly.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.
General Wellness
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.
High Blood Pressure
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.
High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
AI-suggested link; verify during admin review.

Recipes featuring Romaine

Steak Cobb Salad
32 min
Lunch
Build a meal plan featuring Romaine
AIM's food and health information is educational, compiled from published nutrition research and public-health references — see Sources & References. It is not medical advice; talk with your healthcare provider about your health conditions and diet.