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Leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fibre and water. They are low in calories and have an excellent environmental score. Rocket and spinach are also high in antioxidants.

Data

Environmental score

For producing 1kg

Water Footprint

Water Footprint

285 liters water/kg

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

0.5 kg CO2e/kg

Nutritional information

For 100g

  • Proteins (g)2
  • Fat (g)0.3
  • Saturated Fat (g)0.1
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g)0.2
  • Carbohydrates (g)2.6
  • Salt (g)2.2
  • Fibre (g)2.3