⏱ 50 min totalKorean-Style Romaine
Per 1 serving · 674 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein10g14% of calories
- Carbs24g33% of calories
- Fat17g53% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Korean-Style Romaine (674 g) has 261 calories, with 10 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), dietary fiber (49% DV) and Vitamin A (303% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 46% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein21%
- Dietary fiber49%
- Vitamin A303%
- Vitamin C29%
- Vitamin K536%
- Thiamine39%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin18%
- Pantothenic acid19%
- Choline13%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium46%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 tsp Sesame seeds
1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
½ tsp Ginger root
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Garlic- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 🥄⅔ tbsp Water
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly toast the sesame seeds for about 10 minutes, then crush them with the flat side of a heavy knife.
- 2
Cut the romaine lettuce crosswise into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl.
- 3
In a small heavy skillet, cook the garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes in sesame oil over medium-low heat, stirring until the garlic begins to sizzle, about 30 seconds. Stir in the soy sauce and water, and bring to a boil.
- 4
Pour the hot dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the crushed sesame seeds and marinate, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (674 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2,729 μg | 303% |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 644 μg | 536% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 39% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 47% |
| Folate (B9) | 858 μg | 214% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 19% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 245 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 1,614 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 106 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 235 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 32,715 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 261 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 50minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 37minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Korean-Style Romaine?
One serving of Korean-Style Romaine (1 serving) has 261 calories, which works out to 39 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Korean-Style Romaine high in protein?
It provides a solid 10 g of protein per serving (21% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Korean-Style Romaine keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Korean-Style Romaine?
1057 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Korean-Style Romaine?
7.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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