Edible parts
Leaves
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 88 kJ / 21 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 355 µg RAE | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 38.2 mg | 48% |
| Folate | 14 µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.18 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.59 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Cornsalad, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169219). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Eaten as sold or prepared at home. Atlas figures are per 100 g food data (CoFID / USDA), not a cooked dish with oil or salt unless the row says so.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leafy. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves.