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Romaine lettuce (raw)
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Romaine lettuce (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup shredded · 47 g

Calories
8
0%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.6g
    26% of calories
  • Carbs
    1.5g
    65% of calories
  • Fat
    0.1g
    10% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Romaine lettuce (raw) (1 cup shredded, 47 g) has 8 calories, with 0.6 g of protein, 1.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (23% DV) and Vitamin K (40% DV).

Per 100 g
17cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.5g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A23%
  • Vitamin K40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup shredded (47 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A205 μg
23%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin K48 μg
40%
Thiamine0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
3%
Folate (B9)64 μg
16%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
1%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium16 mg
2%
Iron0.5 mg
6%
Potassium116 mg
2%
Magnesium7 mg
2%
Phosphorus14 mg
2%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Copper0 mg
3%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium0.2 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0.1 g—
Beta carotene2,456 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0.4 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—
Starch0 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 8 calories

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

  • 2min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 1min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 1min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Romaine lettuce (raw)?

One serving of Romaine lettuce (raw) (1 cup shredded) has 8 calories, which works out to 17 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Romaine lettuce (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 26% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Romaine lettuce (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Romaine lettuce (raw)?

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

How much sugar is in Romaine lettuce (raw)?

0.6 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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