Calories in Lettuce

Lettuce has about 8 calories per 1 katori (50 g), with 0.7 g protein, 1.5 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 15 kcal.

Very low calorie
8kcal
Calories · 1 katori (50 g)
0.7g
Protein · 1 katori (50 g)
1.5g
Carbs · 1 katori (50 g)
0.1g
Fat · 1 katori (50 g)

Lettuce calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (50 g)8 kcal0.7 g1.5 g0.1 g
100 g15 kcal1.4 g2.9 g0.2 g

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Lettuce nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 katori (50 g)
Calories15 kcal8 kcal
Protein1.4 g0.7 g
Carbohydrates2.9 g1.5 g
Fat0.2 g0.1 g
Fibre1.3 g0.7 g
Sugar0.8 g0.4 g
Sodium28 mg14 mg
Calcium36 mg18 mg
Iron0.9 mg0.5 mg
Potassium194 mg97 mg
Vitamin C9.2 mg4.6 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Lettuce healthy?

  • ●Lettuce has almost no calories (15 kcal per 100 g), so it won't move the needle on your daily total.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

Lettuce: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Lettuce?

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One serving of Lettuce, 1 katori (50 g), has roughly 8 calories, with 0.7 g protein, 1.5 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g fat and 0.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Lettuce?

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100 g of Lettuce has 15 kcal, with 1.4 g protein, 2.9 g carbs, 0.2 g fat, 1.3 g fibre and 0.8 g sugar.

How much protein is in Lettuce?

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Lettuce has 1.4 g protein per 100 g (0.7 g in 1 katori (50 g)).

Is Lettuce good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 15 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

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