People often eat lettuce and romaine lettuce, but many people don't know the relationship between them. Some people say that romaine lettuce is a kind of lettuce, while others say that they are two different vegetables. Which statement is correct? What are the differences between lettuce and romaine lettuce? Today I will tell you in detail. Difference between lettuce and romaine lettuce1. Lettuce and romaine lettuce are from the same family Lettuce and romaine lettuce are from the same family, they belong to the same plant family, and romaine lettuce is a type of lettuce. Because lettuce can be divided into leaf lettuce and stem lettuce, and romaine lettuce is the representative of leaf lettuce. 2. The edible parts of lettuce and romaine lettuce are different In most people's eyes, lettuce is stem lettuce. The biggest difference between it and ordinary lettuce is the edible part. When people eat lettuce, they mainly eat its leaves, while when they eat lettuce, they eat its rhizome. 3. Lettuce and romaine lettuce have different tastes The taste of lettuce and romaine lettuce is also very different. Common romaine lettuce is a green cylindrical substance. After removing the skin, white juice will be secreted. It has a relatively soft taste when eaten. Romaine lettuce can be eaten raw directly after harvesting. It has a particularly crisp and tender taste, which is two completely different feelings from eating romaine lettuce. 4. Lettuce and romaine lettuce have different effects Although the nutritional components of lettuce and romaine lettuce are similar, there are certain differences in their therapeutic effects. The most important function of lettuce is to replenish water and speed up digestion. Regular consumption can prevent constipation. The content of trace element potassium in lettuce is particularly high, which can protect the human heart and reduce the occurrence of various heart diseases. |
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