Vegetables

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. Choose produce without rot or major bruising. Refrigerate perishable items at 40°F/4°C or below and rinse under running water just before preparation—without soap.

Calories22
Protein1.1g
Carbs4.1g
Fat0.2g
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories 22 kcal
Protein 1.09 g
Total Fat 0.16 g
Carbohydrates 4.07 g
Fiber 1.3 g
Total Sugars 0.78 g
Sodium 29 mg

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water 94.01 g
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 22.05 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 18.49 kcal
Nitrogen 0.18 g
Protein 1.09 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.16 g
Ash 0.67 g
Energy 15 kcal
Energy 62 kj
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference 4.07 g
Starch 0 g
Fructose 0.43 g
Lactose 0 g
Galactose 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 1.3 g
Sugars, Total 0.78 g
Sucrose 0 g
Glucose 0.36 g
Maltose 0 g
Lipids
Fatty acids, total trans 0 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.02 g
MUFA 16:1 0.002 g
SFA 16:0 0.02 g
SFA 18:0 0.002 g
MUFA 18:1 0.005 g
PUFA 18:2 0.02 g
PUFA 18:3 0.06 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.006 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.08 g
Phytosterols 38 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
SFA 4:0 0 g
SFA 6:0 0 g
SFA 10:0 0 g
PUFA 20:4 0 g
PUFA 18:4 0 g
MUFA 20:1 0 g
MUFA 22:1 0 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0 g
SFA 8:0 0 g
SFA 12:0 0 g
SFA 14:0 0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan 0.009 g
Threonine 0.06 g
Methionine 0.02 g
Phenylalanine 0.06 g
Tyrosine 0.03 g
Alanine 0.06 g
Glutamic acid 0.18 g
Glycine 0.06 g
Proline 0.05 g
Isoleucine 0.08 g
Leucine 0.08 g
Lysine 0.08 g
Cystine 0.02 g
Valine 0.07 g
Arginine 0.07 g
Histidine 0.02 g
Aspartic acid 0.14 g
Serine 0.04 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 39.84 mg
Iron, Fe 0.32 mg
Magnesium, Mg 12.77 mg
Phosphorus, P 26.55 mg
Potassium, K 277.1 mg
Sodium, Na 28.88 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.31 mg
Copper, Cu 0.04 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.16 mg
Selenium, Se 0.6 ug
Vitamins and other components
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 15.15 mg
Thiamin 0.08 mg
Niacin 0.38 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 118.5 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) 0 ug
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) 0 ug
Folic acid 0 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 iu
Retinol 0 ug
Tocopherol, delta 0.02 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma 0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta 0 mg
Folate, food 38 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.22 mg
Tocopherol, beta 0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma 0.41 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha 0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta 0 mg
Folate, DFE 38 ug
Betaine 0.2 mg
Choline, total 13.6 mg
Vitamin B-12 0 ug
Vitamin E, added 0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added 0 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0 ug
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0 ug
Lycopene 0 ug
Riboflavin 0.08 mg
Folate, total 38 ug
Carotene, beta 4443 ug
Carotene, alpha 0 ug
Lutein + zeaxanthin 1730 ug
Pantothenic acid 0.13 mg
Vitamin A, RAE 370 ug
Vitamin A, IU 7405 iu
Other nutrients
Caffeine 0 mg
Theobromine 0 mg
Alcohol, ethyl 0 g

Interesting fact

Washing reduces surface contamination but does not sterilize produce

Rinse under running water just before preparation, rub firm produce, and dry with a clean towel. Soap and household detergent are not recommended because produce is porous and residues can remain.

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