Lettuce is a crisp, leafy green vegetable eaten raw in salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Per 100 g it provides 20 calories with 3.7 g carbs and 1.3 g fiber.
Lettuce is a crisp, leafy green vegetable eaten almost exclusively raw. It is the base of most salads and is also used in wraps, sandwiches, and burgers. Varieties include iceberg, romaine, and loose-leaf types.
Nutritionally, lettuce is very low in calories and mostly water. Per 100 g it provides about 20 kcal, 3.7 g of carbohydrates, 0.9 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat, with 1.3 g of dietary fiber, 23 mg of sodium, and 31 mg of calcium.
Lettuce leaves are light, so a large volume weighs little and contributes few calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the leaves as used or measure by the cup, and use the serving sizes below.
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¿Cuánto hay en tu porción de Lettuce?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of shredded lettuce (about 47 g) provides roughly 9 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculado a partir de la referencia por cada 100 g. Los valores están redondeados.
Porción
Peso
Calorías
Carbohidratos
Proteína
Grasa
100 g
100 g
20 kcal
3.7 g
0.9 g
0.1 g
1 cup shredded
47 g
9.4 kcal
1.7 g
0.4 g
0 g
2 cups shredded
94 g
18.8 kcal
3.5 g
0.9 g
0.1 g
Utilice el peso de la porción comestible en el estado del alimento mostrado arriba.
Energía (kcal)
20 kcal
Energía (kJ)
83.7 kJ
Proteína
0.92 g
Carbohidratos
3.69 g
Grasa
0.1 g
Fibra dietética
1.3 g
Azúcares
1.1 g
Grasa saturada
0.026 g
Colesterol
0 mg
Sodio
23 mg
Calcio
31 mg
Potasio
249 mg
Magnesio
11 mg
Hierro
0.26 mg
Zinc
0.26 mg
Vitamina B1
0.066 mg
Vitamina B2
0.064 mg
Vitamina B3
0.323 mg
Vitamina B6
0.062 mg
Vitamina B9 (folato)
38 µg
Vitamina B12
0 µg
Vitamina C
8 mg
Vitamina D
0 µg
Vitamina A (RAE)
302 µg
Retinol
0 µg
Betacaroteno
3620 µg
Alfa-caroteno
1 µg
Beta-criptoxantina
0 µg
Vitamina E (alfa-tocoferol)
0.17 mg
Vitamina K1 (filoquinona)
73.9 µg
Preguntas y respuestas
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How many calories are in lettuce?
Lettuce provides about 20 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of shredded lettuce (about 47 g) provides roughly 9 calories.
Is lettuce mostly water?
Yes. Lettuce is mostly water, which is why it is so low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 20 kcal.
Which lettuce is most nutritious?
Darker leafy varieties such as romaine tend to provide more nutrients than iceberg, though all lettuce is low in calories and high in water.
