Escarole

Escarole is a plant belonging to the Compositae family. It has green, serrated leaves with a bitter taste, while the stalk is white with lots of branches.

This vegetable is one of the varieties grown from Witloof chicory. In the past, it was used as a substitute for lettuce in winter months, since it is a variety which is highly resistant to low temperatures.

Its origin is unknown. To date, it has still not been possible to determine whether the cultivation of this vegetable comes from South Asia or the regions bathed by the Mediterranean.

Properties and benefits: escarole

Some benefits you didn't know about taking escarole

Escarole mainly consists of water and, as with most other vegetables, it is a vegetable with a low energy content since it lacks carbohydrates, proteins or fats.

This variant of chicory is rich in potassium and vitamins from groups C and B, the bitter leaves of this vegetable contain elements such as intibina, which boost the appetite and digestion.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 24 kcal, Fats: 0.3 g, Proteins: 1.5 g, Fibre: 1.6 g, Water: 93.6 g, Calcium: 67 mg, Iron: 1.3 mg, Magnesium: 13 mg, Sodium: 10 mg, Phosphorus: 40 mg, Potassium: 387 mg, Folates: 267 mg, Vitamin A: 73 mg, Vitamin C: 13 mg

Nutritional values

24.0

Kcal

24.0

Kj

0.3 gr

Fat

0.0 gr

CHO

1.5 gr

Protein

0.0 gr