Lettuce (green leaf, raw) nutrition facts
Lactuca sativa var. crispa
100 grams of lettuce, green leaf, raw contain 15 calories, 1.4 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (105% DV) and vitamin A (41% DV). Most of its calories (63%) 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 K105%
- Vitamin A41%
- Manganese11%
- Vitamin C10%
- Folate10%
% 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 | 370 µg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 126 µg | 105% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.38 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.6 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.86 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 95 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Lettuce (green leaf, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | 63.7 | -76% |
| Protein | 1.36 g | 2.82 g | -52% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.87 g | 12.5 g | -77% |
| Total fat | 0.15 g | 1.01 g | -85% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 3 g | -57% |
| Total sugars | 0.78 g | 3.34 g | -77% |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 157 mg | -82% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169249. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.