Lettuce (butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) nutrition facts
Lactuca sativa var. capitata
100 grams of lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw contain 13 calories, 1.4 g of protein, 2.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (85% DV). Most of its calories (55%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin K85%
- Vitamin A18%
- Folate18%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 166 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 102 µg | 85% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 73 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.24 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 33 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.12 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 95.6 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Lettuce (butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 13 | 63.7 | -80% |
| Protein | 1.35 g | 2.82 g | -52% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.23 g | 12.5 g | -82% |
| Total fat | 0.22 g | 1.01 g | -78% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 3 g | -63% |
| Total sugars | 0.94 g | 3.34 g | -72% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 157 mg | -97% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168429. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.