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Lettuce (green leaf, raw) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density9.1 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 30% · 1.4 g
Carbs 63% · 2.9 g
Fat 7% · 0.2 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 1.6 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Lettuce (green leaf, raw) · per 100 g
Calories15
Total Fat 0.2 g0% DV
Saturated Fat 0 g0% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 28 mg1% DV
Total Carbs 2.9 g1% DV
Fiber 1.3 g5% DV
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 1.4 g3% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 36 mg · Iron 0.9 mg · Potassium 194 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 15 |
| 1 cup shredded | 36 g | 5.4 |
| 1 head | 360 g | 54 |
| 1 leaf inner | 5 g | 0.7 |
| 1 leaf outer | 24 g | 3.6 |
Protein per calorie
Lettuce (green leaf, raw) delivers 9.1 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
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FAQ
How many calories are in Lettuce (green leaf, raw)?
Lettuce (green leaf, raw) has 15 calories per 100 grams, which is about 5.4 calories per 1 cup shredded.
How much protein is in Lettuce (green leaf, raw)?
Lettuce (green leaf, raw) has 1.4 g of protein per 100 grams — 9.1 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Lettuce (green leaf, raw) keto-friendly?
Lettuce (green leaf, raw) has 1.6 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Lettuce (green leaf, raw) vegan?
Lettuce (green leaf, raw) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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