Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 17.5 kcal73.4 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 3.3 g
- Protein
- 0.9 g
- Total fat
- 0.1 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 24.9 mg
- Calcium
- 42.6 mg
Nutrition referenceVegetables
Red Leaf Lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is a loose-leaf lettuce with reddish, frilled leaves and a mild flavor. Per 100 g it provides about 18 calories with 3.3 g carbs.
17.5
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 3.3g
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.1g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Red leaf lettuce is a loose-leaf lettuce with frilled, reddish-purple leaves and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It adds color to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Nutritionally, red leaf lettuce is very low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 18 kcal, 3.3 g of carbohydrates, 0.9 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat.
Red leaf lettuce is mostly water and is usually eaten raw. For accurate tracking, weigh the lettuce and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of shredded lettuce (about 28 g) provides roughly 5 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Red Leaf Lettuce nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in red leaf lettuce?
Red leaf lettuce provides about 18 calories per 100 g.
Is red leaf lettuce low in calories?
Yes. Red leaf lettuce provides only about 18 calories and 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
Is red leaf lettuce nutritious?
Red leaf lettuce is mostly water and provides about 3.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
