Lettuce, red leaf, raw Nutrition Facts
Red leaf lettuce is crisp, mild, and refreshing, making it an easy base for salads and wraps. It adds color and a tender texture without overwhelming other ingredients.
A serving has 13 calories, 0.2g fat, 2.3g carbs, and 1.3g protein. It also provides 0.9g fiber and 0.5g sugar, so it stays light and not especially sweet.
Because the sugar is low, it tastes more fresh than sweet. Its small amount of fiber adds a little fullness, while keeping it a very light, simple vegetable.
Lettuce, red leaf, raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories13kcal
Net Carbs1.4g
Protein1.3g
Fat0.2g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 33%
Carbs 55%
Fat 12%
What is this food made of?
Water 96%
Protein 1%
Carbs 2%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index1Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score0.65Acidic
Amino Acid Score5%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 13 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 25 mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 0.9 g | 4% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | — | |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A, IU | 7490 mcg | 936% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 375 mcg | 47% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 mcg | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.7 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 140 mcg | 117% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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