Whole food · Vegetables and Vegetable Products
Green leaf lettuce is a crisp, low-calorie vegetable commonly used in salads. Per 100g, it provides only 22 kcal, with a small amount of protein and carbohydrates, and negligible fat.
| Water | 94.0 g |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 22.0 kcal |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 18.5 kcal |
| Nitrogen | 0.17 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.16 g |
| Ash | 0.67 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 39.8 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.32 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.8 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 26.6 mg |
| Potassium, K | 277 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 28.9 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.31 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.16 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 15.2 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg |
| Niacin | 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 119 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
Is green leaf lettuce nutritious?
Yes, it is a nutrient-dense food, offering vitamins A and K, along with folate, for very few calories.
Can I eat green leaf lettuce on a low-carb diet?
Absolutely. With only about 4g of carbs per 100g, it fits well into low-carb and ketogenic diets.
Does raw green leaf lettuce contain sugar?
It contains negligible amounts of natural sugar, making it a very low-sugar food.