Romaine lettuce is a crisp lettuce with long, sturdy leaves, popular in Caesar salads. Per 100 g it provides 17 calories with 3.3 g carbs and 2.1 g fiber.
Romaine lettuce, also called cos lettuce, has long, sturdy, crisp leaves with a slightly sweet flavor. It is the classic base of Caesar salad and is also used in wraps, sandwiches, and as a cooked green.
Nutritionally, romaine is very low in calories and mostly water. Per 100 g it provides about 17 kcal, 3.3 g of carbohydrates, 1.2 g of protein, and 0.3 g of fat, with 2.1 g of dietary fiber, 8 mg of sodium, and 33 mg of calcium.
Romaine leaves are light, so a large volume contributes few calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the leaves as used or measure by the cup, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Romaine Lettuce?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 cup of shredded romaine (about 47 g) provides roughly 8 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
17 kcal
3.3 g
1.2 g
0.3 g
1 cup shredded
47 g
8 kcal
1.5 g
0.6 g
0.1 g
2 cups shredded
94 g
16 kcal
3.1 g
1.2 g
0.3 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
