Lettuce · Lactuca sativa

Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

13 kcal Calories

1.4 g Protein

2.2 g Carbs

0.2 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 64/100

How many beneficial nutrients Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

13 kcal / serving

55% from carbs

Carbs 55%

2.2 g per serving
Fat 12%

0.2 g per serving
Protein 33%

1.4 g per serving

What Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin K85% Vitamin A (RAE)18% Folate (B9)18%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	2.2 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
Total Sugars	0.9 g	—
Sucrose	0.0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Fructose	0.5 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.0 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	83.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	34.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	26.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	3.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	6.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	34.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	1.4 g	3%
Histidine	17.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	39.0 mg	—
Leucine	71.0 mg	—
Lysine	56.0 mg	—
Methionine	14.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	53.0 mg	—
Threonine	41.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	13.0 mg	—
Valine	54.0 mg	—
Alanine	54.0 mg	—
Arginine	51.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	142.0 mg	—
Cystine	9.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	206.0 mg	—
Glycine	44.0 mg	—
Proline	37.0 mg	—
Serine	46.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	19.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	166.0 mcg	18%
Vitamin C	3.7 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	102.3 mcg	85%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	73.0 mcg	18%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.2 mg	3%
Choline	8.4 mg	2%
Betaine	0.1 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	35.0 mg	3%
Iron	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	13.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	33.0 mg	3%
Potassium	238.0 mg	5%
Sodium	5.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0.0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%
Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	0.6 g	—

About Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a leafy green grown for its crisp, mild leaves, and it is the foundation of salads the world over. It comes in many forms, including crunchy pale iceberg, tall and sturdy romaine, tender buttery Bibb and Boston heads, and the frilly loose-leaf and baby greens that show up in shades of green and deep red. Lettuce is mostly water, which makes it cool, refreshing, and very low in calories, yet it still supplies fiber, vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate, and as a rule the darker and greener the leaf, the more nutrients it packs, which is why romaine and leaf lettuces outshine iceberg.

Beyond the salad bowl, lettuce adds crunch to sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and lettuce wraps, and hearts of romaine are even sturdy enough to char briefly on the grill. The leaves are delicate and bruise and wilt easily, so keep lettuce dry and refrigerated in the crisper drawer, and use it within a few days while it still has its snap.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw?

There are 13 calories in 100 g of Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw, or about 1 calories in 1 leaf, medium (8 g).

How much protein is in Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw?

Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw?

Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw has 2.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw?

Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw a good source of?

Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (85% DV) and a good source of Vitamin A (RAE) and Folate (B9) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.