Calories in Caesar salad, with romaine, no dressing
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Caesar salad, with romaine, no dressing contains 77 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (79 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 40% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in lettuce and lettuce salads on FoodFactly, where the median is 25 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 13% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 238 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 4 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 398 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin C C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 72.6 µg | 60% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.54 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.13 µg | 5% |
| Choline C | 10.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 108 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 83 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.65 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 4.8 µg | 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 40%
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
- Protein4 gin the top quarter of lettuce and lettuce salads (median 1.3 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of lettuce and lettuce salads (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars1.2 gbelow the median for lettuce and lettuce salads (median 1.6 g)
- Fat3.4 gin the top quarter of lettuce and lettuce salads (median 0.66 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gin the top quarter of lettuce and lettuce salads (median 0.086 g)
- Sodium238 mgin the top quarter of lettuce and lettuce salads (median 39 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water83.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.35 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.061 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.82 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4,520 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2,000 µg |
| Retinol C | 21 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 83.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 3 µg |
| Folate, food C | 46 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai, Monk's Food | 60 | 4.3 g | 7.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Lettuce, salad with egg, cheese, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing | 71 | 4.2 g | 3.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with butter | 88 | 2.9 g | 10.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with margarine | 88 | 2.9 g | 10.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Channa Saag | 89 | 4.1 g | 8.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Squash, summer, casserole with tomato and cheese | 85 | 3.5 g | 8.9 g | 4.3 g |
| Squash, summer, casserole, with cheese sauce | 92 | 3.7 g | 9.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Stuffed tomato, with rice and meat | 99 | 4.8 g | 9.9 g | 4.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in caesar salad?
100 g of caesar salad has 77 kcal. 1 cup (79 g): about 61 kcal. 1 Wendy's side salad (113 g): about 87 kcal.
How much protein is in caesar salad?
Caesar salad contains 4 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 cup (79 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lettuce and lettuce salads, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.3 g).
How many carbs are in caesar salad?
Caesar salad has 7.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in caesar salad?
Caesar salad contains 3.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does caesar salad contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (60% DV), Vitamin A (44% DV) and Folate (B9) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in caesar salad?
100 g contains 238 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709591. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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