Vegetables

Lettuce (Leaf, Green) Nutrition Facts

Lettuce (Leaf, Green)

Lettuce (Leaf, Green) is a vegetable whose variety, edible portion, and raw or cooked state affect its composition. It provides potassium and vitamin C.

Calories22
Protein1.1 g
Carbs4.1 g
Fat0.2 g
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Nutrition for 100 g

Calories22 kcal
Protein1.1 g
Total Fat0.2 g
Carbohydrates4.1 g
Fiber1.3 g
Total Sugars0.78 g
Sodium28.88 mg
Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water94.01 g
Nitrogen0.175 g
Protein1.09375 g
Total lipid (fat)0.1563 g
Ash0.6738 g
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference4.06615 g
Starch0 g
Fructose0.43 g
Lactose0 g
Galactose0 g
Fiber, total dietary1.3 g
Sugars, Total0.78 g
Sucrose0 g
Glucose0.36 g
Maltose0 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca39.84 mg
Iron, Fe0.3195 mg
Magnesium, Mg12.77 mg
Phosphorus, P26.55 mg
Potassium, K277.1 mg
Sodium, Na28.88 mg
Zinc, Zn0.3103 mg
Copper, Cu0.03984 mg
Manganese, Mn0.1559 mg
Selenium, Se0.6 ug
Vitamins and other components
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid15.15 mg
Thiamin0.08225 mg
Niacin0.375 mg
Vitamin B-60.07088 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)118.5 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0 ug
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)0 ug
Folic acid0 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0 iu
Retinol0 ug
Tocopherol, delta0.02 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta0 mg
Folate, food38 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.22 mg
Tocopherol, beta0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma0.41 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta0 mg
Folate, DFE38 ug
Betaine0.2 mg
Choline, total13.6 mg
Vitamin B-120 ug
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added0 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 ug
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 ug
Lycopene0 ug
Riboflavin0.08 mg
Folate, total38 ug
Carotene, beta4443 ug
Carotene, alpha0 ug
Lutein + zeaxanthin1730 ug
Pantothenic acid0.134 mg
Vitamin A, RAE370 ug
Vitamin A, IU7405 iu
Lipids
Fatty acids, total trans0 g
Fatty acids, total saturated0.02 g
MUFA 16:10.002 g
SFA 16:00.018 g
SFA 18:00.002 g
MUFA 18:10.005 g
PUFA 18:20.024 g
PUFA 18:30.058 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.006 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.082 g
Phytosterols38 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
SFA 4:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 10:00 g
PUFA 20:40 g
PUFA 18:40 g
MUFA 20:10 g
MUFA 22:10 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0 g
SFA 8:00 g
SFA 12:00 g
SFA 14:00 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.009 g
Threonine0.059 g
Methionine0.016 g
Phenylalanine0.055 g
Tyrosine0.032 g
Alanine0.056 g
Glutamic acid0.182 g
Glycine0.057 g
Proline0.048 g
Isoleucine0.084 g
Leucine0.079 g
Lysine0.084 g
Cystine0.016 g
Valine0.07 g
Arginine0.071 g
Histidine0.022 g
Aspartic acid0.142 g
Serine0.039 g
Other bioactive components
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Practical guidance

How to choose and store Lettuce (Leaf, Green)

How to choose

Choose firm, unbruised produce with no soft spots or damage. If buying pre-cut or bagged, pick only packs kept refrigerated or on ice.

Storage

Refrigerate perishable produce at 40°F (4°C) or below, and refrigerate anything pre-cut or packaged. Wash under running water just before eating.