Overview
Lettuce is a high-water leafy vegetable with low energy, folate, vitamin K, potassium, and mild dietary fiber
Food note
Lettuce is best used as a volume and hydration vegetable rather than a primary protein or mineral source. Its health value can be undermined by high-fat or high-sugar dressings.
Pros
- Low kcal
- Hydrating
- Vitamin K
Cons
- Low protein
- Dressing-dependent calories
- Spoilage risk
Calories by servingShow details
| Serving | Calories | Protein (P) | Carbs (C) | Fat (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 serve100 g | 15 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
Per 50 g50 g | 7.5 kcal | 0.7 g | 1.45 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g100 g | 15 kcal | 1.4 g | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
Per 150 g150 g | 23 kcal | 2.1 g | 4.35 g | 0.3 g |
Per 200 g200 g | 30 kcal | 2.8 g | 5.8 g | 0.4 g |
Per 250 g250 g | 38 kcal | 3.5 g | 7.25 g | 0.5 g |