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Green leaf lettuce, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of green leaf lettuce, raw contains 15 calories, with 1.4 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 1.3 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 29% Carbs 61% Fat 10%
How green leaf lettuce, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green leaf lettuce, raw | 15 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Nopales, cooked | 15 kcal | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Escarole, boiled | 15 kcal | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.2 g |
| New Zealand spinach, raw | 14 kcal | 1.5 g | 2.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Yellow tomato | 15 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 0.3 g |
Nutrition facts for green leaf lettuce, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in green leaf lettuce, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 126 µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 370 µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.86 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
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Calories in common green leaf lettuce, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of green leaf lettuce, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf inner (5 g) | 0.8 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 leaf outer (24 g) | 3.6 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup shredded (36 g) | 5 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 15 kcal | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 1 head (360 g) | 54 kcal | 5 g | 10 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in green leaf lettuce, raw?
Green leaf lettuce, raw has 15 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in green leaf lettuce, raw?
Green leaf lettuce, raw contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in green leaf lettuce, raw?
Green leaf lettuce, raw contains 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is green leaf lettuce, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Green leaf lettuce, raw has 2.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is green leaf lettuce, raw low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 15 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these green leaf lettuce, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169249 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
