How many calories are in Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine?

A 100 g serving of Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine has 17 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine?

Per 100 g there are 1.2 g of protein — about 2% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine?

Per 100 g there are 0.3 g of fat and 3.2 g of carbohydrate, including 1.8 g of fiber.

What nutrients is Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin A (48% DV).

Vegetables

Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine

Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine belongs to the vegetables category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 17 kcal with 1.2 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 3.2 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is vitamin a — 48% of the Daily Value per 100 g. Related entries in the same group include Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine and Lettuce, Green Leaf, or jump to the full food catalog.

17kcalCalories

1.2gProtein

0.3gFat

3.2gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).

17 kcal / 100 g

Protein29.8%1.2 g
Fat14%0.3 g
Carbs56.2%3.2 g

What this food is high in

Vitamin A 436 mcg / 100 g

Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.

Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV*
Energy
Calories	17 kcal	<1%
Macronutrients
Protein	1.2 g	2%
Total Fat	0.3 g	<1%
Saturated Fat	—
Carbohydrate	3.2 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.8 g	6%
Total Sugars	1.2 g	2%
Minerals
Sodium	—
Potassium	253 mg	5%
Calcium	35 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	5%
Magnesium	13.7 mg	3%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	4.6 mg	5%
Vitamin A	436 mcg	48%
Vitamin D	—
Other
Cholesterol	—

* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine?: A 100 g serving of Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine has 17 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine?: Per 100 g there are 1.2 g of protein — about 2% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine?: Per 100 g there are 0.3 g of fat and 3.2 g of carbohydrate, including 1.8 g of fiber.
What nutrients is Lettuce, Cos Or Romaine high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin A (48% DV).

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