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Butterhead lettuce (raw)
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Butterhead lettuce (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, shredded or chopped · 55 g

Calories
7
0%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.7g
    33% of calories
  • Carbs
    1.2g
    56% of calories
  • Fat
    0.1g
    11% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Butterhead lettuce (raw) (1 cup, shredded or chopped, 55 g) has 7.2 calories, with 0.7 g of protein, 1.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (56% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (47% DV).

Per 100 g
13cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.7g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.6g
0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K47%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A10%
  • Folate (B9)10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, shredded or chopped (55 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A91 μg
10%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K56 μg
47%
Thiamine0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
3%
Folate (B9)40 μg
10%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium19 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium131 mg
3%
Magnesium7 mg
2%
Phosphorus18 mg
3%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
1%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium0.3 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 37 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene1,093 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid0.1 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 7 calories

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

  • 1min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 1min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 1min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Butterhead lettuce (raw)?

One serving of Butterhead lettuce (raw) (1 cup, shredded or chopped) has 7.2 calories, which works out to 13 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Butterhead lettuce (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 33% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Butterhead lettuce (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Butterhead lettuce (raw)?

2.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Butterhead lettuce (raw)?

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

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