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Red leaf lettuce, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of red leaf lettuce, raw contains 13 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 0.9 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 32% Carbs 57% Fat 11%
How red leaf lettuce, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red leaf lettuce, raw | 13 kcal | 1.3 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Butter lettuce | 13 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Butterhead lettuce, raw | 13 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
| New Zealand spinach, cooked | 12 kcal | 1.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Napa cabbage, cooked | 12 kcal | 1.1 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for red leaf lettuce, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in red 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 | 140 µg | 117% |
| Vitamin A | 375 µg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 4% |
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Calories in common red leaf lettuce, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of red leaf lettuce, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf inner (3 g) | 0.4 kcal | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 leaf outer (17 g) | 2.2 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup shredded (28 g) | 3.6 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 13 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 1 head (309 g) | 40 kcal | 4 g | 7 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in red leaf lettuce, raw?
Red leaf lettuce, raw has 13 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in red leaf lettuce, raw?
Red leaf lettuce, raw contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g.
Is red leaf lettuce, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Red leaf lettuce, raw has 2.3 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 red leaf lettuce, raw low in calories?
Compared with other vegetables it is: 13 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 32 kcal.
Are these red 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 #168431 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
