Vegetables

Nutrition Facts Lettuce (Leaf)

Lettuce (Leaf) 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.

Calories18
Protein0.9g
Carbs3.3g
Fat0.1g
Protein Carbs Fat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories 18 kcal
Protein 0.88 g
Total Fat 0.11 g
Carbohydrates 3.26 g
Fiber 0.9 g
Total Sugars 0.48 g
Sodium 25 mg

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water 95.05 g
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 17.53 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 14.68 kcal
Nitrogen 0.14 g
Protein 0.88 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.11 g
Ash 0.7 g
Energy 55 kj
Energy 13 kcal
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference 3.26 g
Sucrose 0 g
Glucose 0.2 g
Maltose 0 g
Sugars, Total 0.48 g
Starch 0 g
Fructose 0.28 g
Lactose 0 g
Galactose 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0.9 g
Lipids
Fatty acids, total trans 0 g
MUFA 16:1 0.002 g
SFA 16:0 0.03 g
SFA 18:0 0.003 g
MUFA 18:1 0.006 g
PUFA 18:2 0.03 g
PUFA 18:3 0.08 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.03 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.009 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.12 g
SFA 12:0 0 g
SFA 14:0 0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0 g
SFA 8:0 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
PUFA 20:4 0 g
PUFA 18:4 0 g
MUFA 20:1 0 g
MUFA 22:1 0 g
SFA 4:0 0 g
SFA 6:0 0 g
SFA 10:0 0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan 0.02 g
Threonine 0.05 g
Methionine 0.02 g
Phenylalanine 0.07 g
Tyrosine 0.03 g
Alanine 0.05 g
Glutamic acid 0.16 g
Glycine 0.05 g
Proline 0.04 g
Isoleucine 0.04 g
Leucine 0.07 g
Lysine 0.05 g
Cystine 0.009 g
Valine 0.05 g
Arginine 0.04 g
Histidine 0.02 g
Aspartic acid 0.14 g
Serine 0.04 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 42.59 mg
Iron, Fe 0.4 mg
Magnesium, Mg 12.4 mg
Phosphorus, P 24.4 mg
Potassium, K 321.4 mg
Sodium, Na 24.89 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.3 mg
Copper, Cu 0.04 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.18 mg
Selenium, Se 1.5 ug
Vitamins and other components
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 9.34 mg
Thiamin 0.06 mg
Niacin 0.33 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 73.2 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) 0 ug
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) 0 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 iu
Folate, food 36 ug
Choline, total 11.8 mg
Betaine 0.2 mg
Vitamin B-12, added 0 ug
Retinol 0 ug
Vitamin B-12 0 ug
Vitamin E, added 0 mg
Folic acid 0 ug
Folate, DFE 36 ug
Vitamin A, IU 7492 iu
Vitamin A, RAE 375 ug
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0 ug
Lutein + zeaxanthin 1724 ug
Tocopherol, beta 0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma 0.24 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha 0.01 mg
Tocotrienol, beta 0 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.14 mg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.15 mg
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0 ug
Lycopene 0 ug
Tocopherol, delta 0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma 0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta 0 mg
Riboflavin 0.08 mg
Folate, total 36 ug
Carotene, beta 4495 ug
Carotene, alpha 0 ug
Other nutrients
Alcohol, ethyl 0 g
Caffeine 0 mg
Theobromine 0 mg

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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