Lettuce
Packaged product Vegetables Tesco
Lettuce contains 14 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 80 g (80 g) provides about 11 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 55 kcal per 100 g across 83 products.
100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 40 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 1.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.083 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.097 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) L | 47.1 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 69.9 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 216 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 1.3 µg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 42%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for vegetables (median 1.9 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 0.5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 0.1 g)
- Sodium40 mgbelow the median for vegetables (median 92.6 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water103 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.092 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.061 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.025 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 3,938 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 103 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Lettuce.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Gem Lettuce Sainsbury's | 14 | 1.2 g | 1.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Iceberg Lettuce Asda | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.1 g |
| British little gem lettuce Asda | 14 | 1.2 g | 1.4 g | 0.25 g |
| Lettuce Waitrose | 14 | 1.4 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Little Gem Lettuce Tesco | 14 | 1.2 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Buckeye Crunch BrightFarms | 14 | 1.1 g | 1 g | 0.5 g |
| Boston Lettuce Queen Victoria | 15 | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 0.2 g |
| lettuce Taylor Farms | 15 | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lettuce?
100 g of Lettuce has 14 kcal. Serving, 80 g (80 g): about 11 kcal.
How much protein is in Lettuce?
Lettuce contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.96 g in serving, 80 g (80 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in Lettuce?
Lettuce has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Lettuce?
Lettuce contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Lettuce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Lettuce?
100 g contains 40 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 26, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 10091227. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
Product data from Open Food Facts, made available under the Open Database License. Values are as declared on the label; labels can change over time, so check the package you have.
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.