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Cornsalad
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 21 kcal —
- Protein 2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1%
- Fat 0.4 g 1%
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 355 µg 39%
- Vitamin C 38.2 mg 42%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 0.42 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.04 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.27 mg 16%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 38 mg 3%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 53 mg 4%
- Potassium 459 mg 10%
- Zinc 0.59 mg 5%
- Copper 0.13 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.36 mg 16%
- Selenium 0.9 µg 2%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 21 | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 × cup | 56 g | 12 | 1.1 g | 2 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × cup | 112 g | 24 | 2.2 g | 4 g | 0.4 g |
| ½ × cup | 28 g | 6 | 0.6 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup | 168 g | 35 | 3.4 g | 6 g | 0.7 g |
| 4 × cup | 224 g | 47 | 4.5 g | 8.1 g | 0.9 g |
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Questions about Cornsalad
How do you wash cornsalad without bruising it?
Separate the leaves and swish them gently in a bowl of cold water; grit sinks to the bottom. Lift the leaves out rather than pouring the water over them, then dry them well in a salad spinner or between clean tea towels.
How should you store cornsalad so it stays fresh?
Keep it unwashed in the fridge, loosely wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel inside a container or bag. Wash it just before serving; once washed and dried, use it promptly, as the delicate leaves wilt quickly.
Can you cook cornsalad, or is it only for salads?
You can cook it, but its leaves need very little heat: stir them into a hot soup just before serving, or wilt them in a pan for about a minute. Prolonged cooking makes them limp.
What goes well with cornsalad?
Its mild, nutty flavour pairs well with beetroot, walnuts, pear and soft goat’s cheese. Toss it with the dressing just before serving so the tender leaves do not collapse.
What can you use instead of cornsalad?
Baby spinach is a practical substitute in salads and sandwiches, though its leaves are larger and firmer. For a similarly delicate salad leaf, try baby leaf lettuce.
Is cornsalad the same as lamb’s lettuce or mâche?
Yes: cornsalad, lamb’s lettuce and mâche are common names for the same small-leaved salad plant, Valerianella locusta. Despite its name, it is not a type of lettuce.
How much cornsalad is a typical serving?
A generous handful, about 50–60 g, is a practical serving for a side salad; that amount provides around 12 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169219 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
