Calories in Lechuga, arugula, crudo
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Lechuga, arugula, crudo contains 25 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (20 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from protein and 19% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga on FoodFactly (25 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K, 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamina C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 25 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,66 g | 0,8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,086 g | 0,4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3,7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2,1 g | |
| Protein C | 2,6 g | 5% |
| Vitamina A C | 119 µg | 13% |
| Vitamina C C | 15 mg | 17% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamina K C | 109 µg | 91% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,044 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,086 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,31 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 97 µg | 24% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 15,3 mg | 3% |
| Calcio C | 160 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 1,5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesio C | 47 mg | 11% |
| Fósforo C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potasio C | 369 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0,47 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0,076 mg | 8% |
| Selenio C | 0,3 µg | 0,5% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 19%
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
- Protein2,6 gabove the median for ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 1,3 g)
- Fiber1,6 gin the top quarter of ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 1,4 g)
- Sugars2,1 gin the top quarter of ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 1,6 g)
- Sodium27 mgin the lowest quarter of ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 39 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91,7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,049 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,32 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,13 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,072 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,046 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 1.420 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 3.560 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 91,7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 97 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Lechuga
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lechuga, cabeza de mantequilla (incluye tipos de boston y bibb), crudo Raw | 13 | 1,4 g | 2,2 g | 0,22 g |
| Lechuga, hoja roja, crudo Raw | 13 | 1,3 g | 2,3 g | 0,22 g |
| Lechuga romaní, crudo Raw | 17 | 1,2 g | 3,3 g | 0,3 g |
| Lechuga de Iceberg, crudo Raw | 14 | 0,9 g | 3 g | 0,14 g |
| Lechuga, hoja verde, crudo Raw | 15 | 1,4 g | 2,9 g | 0,15 g |
| Lechuga, iceberg, crudo Raw | 15 | 0,74 g | 3,4 g | 0,074 g |
| Lechuga, romaine, verde, crudo Raw | 18 | 0,98 g | 4,1 g | 0,071 g |
| Lechuga, hoja, rojo, crudo Raw | 15 | 0,88 g | 3,3 g | 0,11 g |
| Lechuga, hoja, verde, crudo Raw | 19 | 1,1 g | 4,1 g | 0,16 g |
| Lechuga, crudo Raw | 20 | 0,92 g | 3,7 g | 0,1 g |
| Lechuga, Boston, crudo Raw | 18 | 0,88 g | 3,3 g | 0,11 g |
| Lechuga, ensalada con verduras surtidas incluyendo tomates y/o zanahorias, sin vestir | 24 | 1,1 g | 4,6 g | 0,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espárragos, crudo Raw | 20 | 2,2 g | 3,9 g | 0,12 g |
| Setas blancas, crudo Raw | 22 | 3,1 g | 3,3 g | 0,34 g |
| Cauliflower, crudo Raw | 25 | 1,9 g | 5 g | 0,28 g |
| Zucchini, crudo Raw | 17 | 1,2 g | 3,1 g | 0,32 g |
| Pimienta de campana verde, crudo Raw | 20 | 0,86 g | 4,6 g | 0,17 g |
| Espinacas, crudo Raw | 23 | 2,9 g | 3,6 g | 0,39 g |
| Tomato, rojo, maduración, crudo Raw | 18 | 0,88 g | 3,9 g | 0,2 g |
| Celery, crudo Raw | 14 | 0,69 g | 3 g | 0,17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lechuga?
100 g of raw lechuga has 25 kcal. 1 taza (20 g): about 5 kcal. 1 hoja (2 g): about 1 kcal. Cantidad de guía en ensalada (40 g): about 10 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lechuga?
Raw lechuga contains 2,6 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,52 g in 1 taza (20 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga, that is above the median (median 1,3 g).
How many carbs are in raw lechuga?
Raw lechuga has 3,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,6 g of fiber and 2,1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lechuga?
Raw lechuga contains 0,66 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,086 g is saturated (0,4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lechuga contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (91% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), Vitamina C (17% DV), Vitamina A (13% DV) and calcio (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lechuga?
100 g contains 27 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709791. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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