Calories in Lettuce
Lettuce contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 cup (50 g) — carries about 7.5 kcal.
Practically calorie-free — the dressing decides the salad’s calories.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 cup (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 7.5 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~2 minutes
~1 minutes
Approximate, for a ~7.5 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lettuce?
Lettuce contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 cup (50 g) — carries about 7.5 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does lettuce have?
Per 100 g: 1.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 2.9 g carbohydrates, of which 1.3 g fibre and 0.8 g sugars.
Is lettuce suitable for a diet?
Yes — at 15 kcal per 100 g, lettuce is a low-calorie food that fits easily into a weight-loss plan. Practically calorie-free — the dressing decides the salad’s calories.
How much does one serving of lettuce weigh?
The typical serving is 1 cup (50 g) — about 50 g, which equals ~7.5 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of lettuce?
Roughly 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.