Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw contains 17 calories per 100g, with 1.2g of protein, 0.3g of fat, and 3.3g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin K (85.4% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Vitamin A (48.4% DV).

Compared to other vegetables and vegetable products, Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw has 71% fewer calories and 55% less protein than the category average.

For protein content, Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw ranks #6596 out of 8068 foods (higher than 18% of all foods in our database).

Calories

per 100g

Protein

1.2g

3% DV

Total Fat

0.3g

0% DV

Carbs

3.3g

1% DV

Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Amount per 100g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	17.0 kcal	1%
Protein	1.2 g	3%
Total Fat	0.30 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.04 g	0%
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0%
Sodium	8.0 mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate	3.3 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.1 g	8%
Added Sugars	0.00 g	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A	436.0 mcg	48%
Vitamin C	4.0 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.13 mg	1%
Vitamin K	102.5 mcg	85%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	5%
Niacin	0.31 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Folate	136.0 mcg	34%
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0%
Minerals
Calcium	33.0 mg	3%
Iron	0.97 mg	5%
Potassium	247.0 mg	5%
Magnesium	14.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	30.0 mg	2%
Zinc	0.23 mg	2%
Copper	0.05 mg	5%
Manganese	0.16 mg	7%
Selenium	0.40 mcg	1%

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Similar Foods

Other vegetables and vegetable products with similar calorie content:

Food	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Nutrition
Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), pods, raw	17	1.0g	0.2g	3.7g	17 cal 1.0g protein 0.2g fat 3.7g carbs
Endive, raw	17	1.3g	0.2g	3.4g	17 cal 1.3g protein 0.2g fat 3.4g carbs
Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt	17	0.7g	0.2g	3.4g	17 cal 0.7g protein 0.2g fat 3.4g carbs
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, unprepared	17	1.2g	0.1g	3.6g	17 cal 1.2g protein 0.1g fat 3.6g carbs
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt	17	1.2g	0.1g	3.6g	17 cal 1.2g protein 0.1g fat 3.6g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw?

Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw contains 17 calories per 100g serving.

Is Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw high in protein?

Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw contains 1.23g of protein per 100g, which is 3% of the daily value. It ranks #6596 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw?

Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw is a good source of Vitamin K (85.4% DV), Vitamin A (48.4% DV), and Folate (34% DV) per 100g.