⏱ 35 min total

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 leaf outer Romaine lettuce; ¼ tbsp Canola oil; ¼ lb Ground beef; ¼ large Onion; 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ½ tsp Ginger root; ¾ tsp Sriracha; ¼ cup slices Chinese water chestnuts; ¼ cup, chopped Scallions; ½ tsp Sesame oil

Per 1 serving · 359 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

443

22%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
23g
21% of calories
Carbs
22g
20% of calories
Fat
29g
59% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Asian Lettuce Wraps (359 g) has 443 calories, with 23 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), Vitamin A (57% DV) and Vitamin K (141% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 46% and 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

123cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.2g

Net carbs

17g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.1g

9.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein46%
Vitamin A57%
Vitamin K141%
Riboflavin (B2)25%
Niacin37%
Vitamin B644%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber18%
Vitamin C16%
Vitamin E11%
Pantothenic acid17%
Choline16%
Calcium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium30%
Saturated fat46%
Cholesterol27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 15 min

1
Rinse lettuce leaves and pat dry carefully to avoid tearing. Each serving consists of 4 lettuce leaves with meat.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
3
Transfer the beef to a bowl.
4
Finely chop the onion, garlic, ginger, scallions, and water chestnuts and set aside.
5
Add oil to the skillet, then add the chopped onion and cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce.
7
Add the water chestnuts, scallions, sesame oil, and cooked beef to the skillet. Cook and stir until the onions begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
8
Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile the meat mixture in the center.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (359 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	510 μg	57%
Vitamin C	14 mg	16%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	169 μg	141%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	25%
Niacin	6 mg	37%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	44%
Folate (B9)	190 μg	48%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	102%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	17%
Choline	89 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	95 mg	10%
Iron	4 mg	55%
Potassium	798 mg	17%
Magnesium	52 mg	12%
Phosphorus	256 mg	37%
Zinc	5 mg	49%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	0.4 mg	19%
Selenium	19 μg	34%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	6,004 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	26 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	14 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	5 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 443 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

84min
Walking (3.5 mph)
53min
Cycling (moderate)
37min
Running (6 mph)
62min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asian Lettuce Wraps?

One serving of Asian Lettuce Wraps (1 serving) has 443 calories, which works out to 123 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Asian Lettuce Wraps high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Asian Lettuce Wraps keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Asian Lettuce Wraps?

682 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Asian Lettuce Wraps?

9.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (359 g)

Calories443

% Daily Value*

Total fat 29g	38%
Saturated fat 9.3g	46%
Trans fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 682mg	30%
Total carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary fiber 5.1g	18%
Total sugars 9.4g
Protein 23g

* 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.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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