Calories in Celtuce, raw
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Celtuce, raw contains 18 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 leaf (8 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for manganese, 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 11 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 0.85 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 175 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C ? | 19.5 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 46 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.55 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 39 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 330 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.69 mg | 30% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein0.85 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium11 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.039 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.055 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.052 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.055 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.01 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.036 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.021 g |
| Valine ? | 0.046 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.046 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.015 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.037 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.093 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.12 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.037 g |
| Proline ? | 0.032 g |
| Serine ? | 0.026 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 11 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 94.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.7 g |
| Energy ? | 75 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 3,500 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 46 µg |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw celtuce?
100 g of raw celtuce has 18 kcal. 1 leaf (8 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw celtuce?
Raw celtuce contains 0.85 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.068 g in 1 leaf (8 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw celtuce?
Raw celtuce has 3.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw celtuce?
Raw celtuce contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw celtuce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (30% DV), Vitamin C (22% DV), Vitamin A (19% DV) and Folate (B9) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw celtuce?
100 g contains 11 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169990. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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