| Coral |
Frilly, ruffled leaves |
Crisp and tender |
Green to red |
Mild with a slightly peppery note |
Good source of vitamins A and K, low in calories |
| Oak |
Jagged, oak leaf shape |
Crisp and tender |
Green to red |
Mild and slightly nutty |
Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber |
| Batavia |
Semi-crisp, wavy leaves |
Crisp and tender |
Green to red |
Mild, slightly sweet |
Good source of vitamins A and C, low in calories |
| Butter |
Smooth, round or oval leaves |
Soft and tender |
Pale green to yellow |
Mild and buttery |
Rich in vitamins A and K, lower in fiber |
| Cos (Romaine) |
Long, upright leaves |
Crisp and crunchy |
Green |
Crisp and slightly bitter |
High in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate, with a good amount of fiber |
| Radicchio |
Round, compact heads |
Crisp and bitter |
Deep red to purple |
Bitter and slightly spicy |
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin K, adds a bold flavor to salads |
| Endive |
Elongated, curly leaves |
Crisp and slightly bitter |
Green or red |
Bitter with a hint of sweetness |
Low in calories, a good source of vitamins A and K |
| Chicory |
Tightly packed, elongated leaves |
Crisp and bitter |
Green or red |
Bitter and robust |
High in fiber, vitamin K, and antioxidants, known for its bold taste |
| Iceberg |
Round and tightly packed leaves |
Crisp and crunchy |
Pale green to white |
Mild and watery |
Low in calories, primarily provides water content, not as nutrient-dense as other lettuces |
| Bok Choy |
Smooth, spoon-shaped leaves |
Crisp and tender |
Green |
Mild, slightly peppery |
High in vitamins A and C, a good source of calcium |
| Buk Choy |
Upright, elongated leaves |
Crisp and tender |
Green |
Mild and slightly peppery |
Provides vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and iron |
| Choi Sum |
Smooth, spoon-shaped leaves |
Tender and delicate |
Bright green |
Mild and slightly sweet |
Good source of vitamins A and C, particularly popular in Asian cuisine |
| Rocket (Arugula) |
Jagged, elongated leaves |
Peppery and crisp |
Dark green |
Peppery, slightly nutty |
Low in calories, high in vitamins A and K, adds a bold, peppery flavor to salads |
| Tuscan Kale |
Long, curly leaves |
Tough and robust |
Dark green |
Earthy, slightly bitter |
Extremely rich in vitamins A, C, and K, along with iron and fiber |
| Kale |
Curly or flat leaves |
Tough and fibrous |
Green or purple |
Earthy, slightly bitter |
Highly nutritious, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and an excellent source of antioxidants |
