Calories in romaine lettuce
Romaine lettuce (1 cup shredded, 47 g) has 8 calories, with 0.6 g of protein, 1.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 17 kcal.
Values are for Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Romaine lettuce
Per 1 cup shredded (47 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in romaine lettuce by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup shredded | 47 g | 8 | 0.6 g | 1.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 leaf inner | 6 g | 1 | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 leaf outer | 28 g | 5 | 0.3 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 head | 626 g | 106 | 7.7 g | 20.6 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 NLEA serving | 85 g | 14 | 1 g | 2.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 5 | 0.3 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 24%Carbs 63%Fat 13%
Romaine lettuce has a very low energy density (0.2 kcal per gram). It provides 7.2 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Vegetables: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Romaine lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.3 g |
| Red bell pepper | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Green peas | 78 | 5.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn on the cob | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169247. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in romaine lettuce?
8 calories in 1 cup shredded (47 g), or 17 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in romaine lettuce?
0.6 g of protein in 1 cup shredded (47 g) (1.2 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in romaine lettuce?
1.5 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup shredded (47 g), including 1 g of fiber.