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The Best And Worst Salad Greens

Last Place (But Still Not Bad!): Iceberg(01 of07)

Per 100 grams:14 calories1 gram of fiber18 milligrams of calcium2.8 milligrams of vitamin C502 International Unitis of vitamin A"The darker the leaves is usually correlated with more nutrition,” says Berman, but iceberg is “not completely devoid” of health benefits. In fact, it still contains about 10 percent of your daily vitamin A and 5 percent of your C, plus a little calcium and iron. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="21" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8830972@N08/4386786995" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Maggie Hoffman" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8830972@N08/4386786995" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">Maggie Hoffman</a>)

Romaine(02 of07)

Per 100 grams: 17 calories2 grams of fiber24 milligrams of vitamin C8,711 IUs of vitamin A33 milligrams of calciumThis familiar leaf is a great source of vitamin A, says Berman, more than enough for a day. It's also a good source of vitamin C, with about 40 percent of your daily value. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36842913@N08/6704553881" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="SummerTomato" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/36842913@N08/6704553881" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">SummerTomato</a>)

Arugula(03 of07)

Per 100 grams: 25 calories2 grams of fiber160 milligrams of calcium15 milligrams of vitamin C2,373 IUs of vitamin AArugula is similar to romaine, says Berman, with solid amounts of vitamin A and C. But it's also higher in calcium, with about 16 percent of your daily needs. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33904751@N04/5162647979" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="thepinkpeppercorn" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33904751@N04/5162647979" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="16" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">thepinkpeppercorn</a>)

Collard Greens(04 of07)

Per 100 grams:30 calories4 grams of fiber145 milligrams of calcium169 milligrams of potassium35.3 milligrams vitamin C6,668 IUs of vitamin AAkin to spinach and kale, these dark leafy greens are a very good source of fiber and also a good source of potassium. But while collards are becoming ever-more-popular in salads, they may be more beneficial cooked, says Berman. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="17">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58146329@N04/7164903018" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="rauljcolon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58146329@N04/7164903018" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">rauljcolon</a>)

Spinach(05 of07)

Per 100 grams: 23 calories2 grams of fiber99 milligrams of calcium558 milligrams of potassium28 milligrams of vitamin C9,376 IUs of vitamin A "Spinach and kale take it to another level, nutritionally,” says Berman, who jokes that Popeye was really onto something. Spinach is rich in iron, which helps to transport blood around the body to keep muscles working efficiently, she says. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33549343@N04/4570693417" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="vmiramontes" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33549343@N04/4570693417" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">vmiramontes</a>)

First Place: Kale(06 of07)

Per 100 grams: 50 calories2 grams of fiber135 milligrams of calcium447 milligrams of potassium120 milligrams of vitamin C15,376 IUs of vitamin A"Kale has significantly more vitamin A and calcium,” says Berman, and is also really in right now, as much as it's possible for salad greens to be hip. A big kale salad has even more calcium than a glass of milk and can provide a change of flavor from other traditional salad greens, says Berman. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97844767@N00/8030060269" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="WordRidden" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/97844767@N00/8030060269" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">WordRidden</a>)

And What About The 'Fancy' Kinds?(07 of07)

Dandelion greens, mache and mizuna are just a few of the other tasty and healthy options that are slowly but surely making their way into more salad bowls. Frisee, on the other hand, is more akin to an iceberg, says Berman. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47854142@N04/5539409581" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="TheHungryDudes" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e1d6ee4b03a1dcc9174c5" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47854142@N04/5539409581" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">TheHungryDudes</a>)

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