Calories in Lechuga, para usar en un sándwich
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Lechuga, para usar en un sándwich contains 20 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of cantidad de guía en sándwich regular (8 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamina K and 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamina A.
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 | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,1 g | 0,1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,026 g | 0,1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3,7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1,1 g | |
| Protein C | 0,92 g | 2% |
| Vitamina A C | 302 µg | 34% |
| Vitamina C C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamina K C | 73,9 µg | 62% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,066 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,064 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,062 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 10,5 mg | 2% |
| Calcio C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0,26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesio C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Fósforo C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potasio C | 249 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0,26 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0,04 mg | 4% |
| Selenio C | 0,6 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 76%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal4,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94,7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,008 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,11 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 | 0,032 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,024 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,076 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,002 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 | 3.620 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 1.510 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 94,7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, Ensalada lateral | 20 | 1 g | 4,3 g | 0,19 g |
| Cucumber, para usar en un sándwich | 16 | 0,62 g | 3 g | 0,18 g |
| Tomatoes, para usar en un sándwich | 20 | 0,82 g | 4 g | 0,31 g |
| Espinacas, para usar en un sándwich | 27 | 2,9 g | 2,4 g | 0,62 g |
| Mushrooms, para usar en un sándwich | 31 | 2,9 g | 4,1 g | 0,35 g |
| Pepper, para usar en un sándwich | 27 | 0,81 g | 5,7 g | 0,12 g |
| Restaurante, Chino, hortaliza chow mein, sin carne ni fideos | 43 | 1,3 g | 5,7 g | 1,7 g |
| Chow mein o chop suey, carne sin carne, no fideos | 43 | 1,3 g | 5,7 g | 1,7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lechuga?
100 g of lechuga has 20 kcal. Cantidad de guía en sándwich regular (8 g): about 2 kcal. Cantidad de guía en sándwich grande (16 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in lechuga?
Lechuga contains 0,92 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,074 g in cantidad de guía en sándwich regular (8 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in lechuga?
Lechuga has 3,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,3 g of fiber and 1,1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lechuga?
Lechuga contains 0,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,026 g is saturated (0,1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does lechuga contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina K (62% DV) and Vitamina A (34% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lechuga?
100 g contains 23 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lechuga have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lechuga, para usar en un sándwich has 20 kcal, while lechuga, cabeza de mantequilla (incluye tipos de boston y bibb), crudo has 13 kcal. Processing 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 2710250. 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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