Calories in Lechuga, cocinado
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Lechuga, cocinado contains 49 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (86 g) provides about 42 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga on FoodFactly, where the median is 25 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 72% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K and 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamina A.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 49 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3,1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,81 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0,7% |
| Sodium C | 169 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4,2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1,3 g | |
| Protein C | 1,1 g | 2% |
| Vitamina A C | 340 µg | 38% |
| Vitamina C C | 6,4 mg | 7% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,64 mg | 4% |
| Vitamina K C | 86,6 µg | 72% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,068 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,069 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,086 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12,2 mg | 2% |
| Calcio C | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0,29 mg | 2% |
| Magnesio C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Fósforo C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potasio C | 284 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0,3 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0,046 mg | 5% |
| Selenio C | 0,7 µg | 1% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein1,1 gin the lowest quarter of ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 1,3 g)
- Fiber1,5 gabove the median for ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 1,4 g)
- Sugars1,3 gbelow the median for ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 1,6 g)
- Fat3,1 gabove the median for ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 0,66 g)
- Saturated fat0,81 gin the top quarter of ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 0,086 g)
- Sodium169 mgin the top quarter of ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga (median 39 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 1,1 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,98 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 | 0,8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,021 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,02 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,024 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,075 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,46 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 3.920 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 1.630 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 90,6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 33 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, arugula, crudo Raw | 25 | 2,6 g | 3,7 g | 0,66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuadrón de verano, amarillo o verde, congelado, cocinado con aceite Cooked | 46 | 1,2 g | 4,4 g | 3,1 g |
| Christophine, cocinado Cooked | 44 | 0,86 g | 4,7 g | 2,9 g |
| Celery, cocinado Cooked | 42 | 0,52 g | 3,5 g | 2,9 g |
| Escuadrón de verano, amarillo o verde, congelado, cocinado, grasa añadida, NS en cuanto al tipo de grasa Cooked | 43 | 1,2 g | 4,4 g | 2,7 g |
| Chard, cocinado Cooked | 44 | 1,9 g | 3,9 g | 3 g |
| Melón de bitter, cocinado Cooked | 41 | 0,82 g | 4,2 g | 2,7 g |
| Bamboo dispara, cocinado Cooked | 41 | 1,7 g | 3,1 g | 2,9 g |
| Escuadrón de verano, amarillo o verde, congelado, cocinado con mantequilla o margarina Cooked | 40 | 1,2 g | 4,4 g | 2,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lechuga?
100 g of cooked lechuga has 49 kcal. 1 taza (86 g): about 42 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked lechuga?
Cooked lechuga contains 1,1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,91 g in 1 taza (86 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other ensaladas de lechuga y lechuga, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1,3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lechuga?
Cooked lechuga has 4,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,5 g of fiber and 1,3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lechuga?
Cooked lechuga contains 3,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,81 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lechuga contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (72% DV) and Vitamina A (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lechuga?
100 g contains 169 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lechuga have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lechuga, cocinado has 49 kcal, while lechuga, cabeza de mantequilla (incluye tipos de boston y bibb), crudo has 13 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2709949. 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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