How many calories are in Lettuce, Leaf?

A 100 g serving of Lettuce, Leaf has 22 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Lettuce, Leaf?

Per 100 g there are 1.1 g of protein — about 2% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Lettuce, Leaf?

Per 100 g there are 0.2 g of fat and 4.1 g of carbohydrate.

What nutrients is Lettuce, Leaf high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin C (17% DV).

Vegetables

Lettuce, Leaf

Lettuce, Leaf belongs to the vegetables category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 22 kcal with 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 4.1 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is vitamin c — 17% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the foods high in vitamin c: the richest picks guide). Related entries in the same group include Lettuce, Leaf and Lettuce, Raw, or jump to the full food catalog.

22kcalCalories

1.1gProtein

0.2gFat

4.1gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

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

22 kcal / 100 g

Protein19.7%1.1 g
Fat6.5%0.2 g
Carbs73.7%4.1 g

What this food is high in

Vitamin C 15.2 mg / 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	22.1 kcal	1%
Macronutrients
Protein	1.1 g	2%
Total Fat	0.2 g	<1%
Saturated Fat	—
Carbohydrate	4.1 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	—
Total Sugars	—
Minerals
Sodium	28.9 mg	1%
Potassium	277.1 mg	6%
Calcium	39.8 mg	3%
Iron	0.3 mg	2%
Magnesium	12.8 mg	3%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	15.2 mg	17%
Vitamin A	—
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, Leaf?: A 100 g serving of Lettuce, Leaf has 22 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Lettuce, Leaf?: Per 100 g there are 1.1 g of protein — about 2% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Lettuce, Leaf?: Per 100 g there are 0.2 g of fat and 4.1 g of carbohydrate.
What nutrients is Lettuce, Leaf high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Vitamin C (17% DV).

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