Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw Nutrition Facts
Summary: 17 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 1.2 g (total carbs 3.3 g – fiber 2.1 g) – keto friendly. Contains 1.2 g protein and 0.3 g fat.
Romaine lettuce is crisp, refreshing, and very light, with just 17 calories per serving. It’s a simple base for salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
It has 0.3g fat, 3.3g carbs, and 1.2g protein, so it fits easily into many meals. Its mild flavor makes it especially versatile.
With 2.1g fiber, it can help make a meal feel more filling. It also has 1.2g sugar, which is not high, so it stays pleasantly fresh rather than sweet.
Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories17kcal
Net Carbs1.2g
Protein1.2g
Fat0.3g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 24%
Carbs 63%
Fat 13%
What is this food made of?
Water 95%
Protein 1%
Carbs 3%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score0.6Acidic
Amino Acid Score5%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 17 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 8 mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 2.1 g | 8% | ||
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | — | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A, RAE | 436 mcg | 55% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8710 mcg | 1089% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 mcg | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.1 mcg | 1% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 102 mcg | 85% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central