The Healthiest Lettuces and Salad Greens, Ranked Kale and Spinach

When it comes to the leafy greens you put in your salads, not all are created equal. Advertisement So which leaves and lettuces should you use in your saladto justify the croutons, bacon, and tasty dressing you add?

When it comes to the leafy greens you put in your salads, not all are created equal.

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So which leaves and lettuces should you use in your salad to justify the croutons, bacon, and tasty dressing you add?

We're here to help you find the most nutritious ones.

In similar rankings published in the past, we've relied on  the CDC's 2014 list of "powerhouse foods". But this time, we factored in how many nutrients (specifically potassium, fiber, protein, riboflavin, niacin, folate, B6, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and B6) the greens pack per calorie. 

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Of course, none of the veggies on this list are bad for you, and you won't necessarily be worse off for picking one over another. 

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This article was initially posted in June 2017. 

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