Calories in Laitue romaine, brut
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Laitue romaine, brut contains 17 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 NLEA en service (85 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 63 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24 % from protein and 13 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in légumes et produits végétaux on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 85 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine K, 48 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine A and 34 % of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 17 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,3 g | 0,4 % |
| Saturated fat C | 0,039 g | 0,2 % |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium ? | 8 mg | 0,3 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3,3 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 2,1 g | 8 % |
| Total sugars M | 1,2 g | |
| Protein C | 1,2 g | 2 % |
| Vitamine A ? | 436 µg | 48 % |
| Vitamine C C | 4 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamine D Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E M | 0,13 mg | 0,9 % |
| Vitamine K M | 103 µg | 85 % |
| Thiamine (B1) C | 0,072 mg | 6 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) C | 0,067 mg | 5 % |
| Niacine (B3) C | 0,31 mg | 2 % |
| Acide pantothénique (B5) C | 0,14 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamine B6 C | 0,074 mg | 4 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 136 µg | 34 % |
| Vitamine B12 Z | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Choline ? | 9,9 mg | 2 % |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3 % |
| Fer C | 0,97 mg | 5 % |
| Magnésium C | 14 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphore C | 30 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium C | 247 mg | 5 % |
| Zinc C | 0,23 mg | 2 % |
| Cuivre C | 0,048 mg | 5 % |
| Manganèse C | 0,16 mg | 7 % |
| Sélénium M | 0,4 µg | 0,7 % |
% 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 24 %
- Carbohydrates 63 %
- 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
- Protein1,2 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 2 g)
- Fiber2,1 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 2,2 g)
- Sugars1,2 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 2,3 g)
- Saturated fat0,039 gbelow the median for légumes et produits végétaux (median 0,052 g)
- Sodium8 mgin the lowest quarter of légumes et produits végétaux (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 0,012 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées C | 0,16 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Étoile M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucre M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0,39 g |
| Fructose M | 0,8 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophane C | 0,01 g |
|---|---|
| Thréonine C | 0,043 g |
| Isoléucine C | 0,045 g |
| Leucine C | 0,076 g |
| Lysine C | 0,064 g |
| Méthionine C | 0,015 g |
| Cystine C | 0,006 g |
| Phénylalanine C | 0,065 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0,025 g |
| Valine C | 0,055 g |
| Arginine C | 0,054 g |
| Histidine C | 0,021 g |
| Alanine C | 0,056 g |
| Acide aspartique C | 0,14 g |
| Acide glutamique C | 0,18 g |
| Glycine C | 0,049 g |
| Proline C | 0,045 g |
| Sérine C | 0,05 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) ? | 0,047 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| CFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| CFA 16:0 ? | 0,035 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0,005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0,009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Bêta-carotène M | 5 226 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène M | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine M | 2 312 µg |
| Rétinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotène, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta M | 0 µg |
| Tocophérol, bêta M | 0 mg |
| Tocophérol, gamma M | 0,36 mg |
| Tocophérol, delta M | 0,01 mg |
| Tocotriénol, alpha M | 0,04 mg |
| Tocotriénol, bêta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotriénol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotriénol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Eau C | 94,6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool ? | 0 g |
| Caféine Z | 0 mg |
| Cendres C | 0,58 g |
| Théobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Énergie C | 72 kJ |
| Vitamine A, UI ? | 8 710 IU |
| Vitamine K (dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Acide folique Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, nourriture ? | 136 µg |
| Bétaïne M | 0,1 mg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 1,2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3,2 g |
| Fat | 0,26 g |
| Fiber | 1,8 g |
| Sugars | 1,2 g |
| Sodium | n/a |
Other forms of Laitue romaine
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laitue, tête de beurre (comprenant les types boston et bibb), brut Raw | 13 | 1,4 g | 2,2 g | 0,22 g |
| Laitue, feuille rouge, brut Raw | 13 | 1,3 g | 2,3 g | 0,22 g |
| Laitue d'Iceberg, brut Raw | 14 | 0,9 g | 3 g | 0,14 g |
| Laitue, feuille verte, brut Raw | 15 | 1,4 g | 2,9 g | 0,15 g |
| Laitue, iceberg, brut Raw | 15 | 0,74 g | 3,4 g | 0,074 g |
| Laitue, romaine, vert, brut Raw | 18 | 0,98 g | 4,1 g | 0,071 g |
| Laitue, feuille, rouge, brut Raw | 15 | 0,88 g | 3,3 g | 0,11 g |
| Laitue, feuille, vert, brut Raw | 19 | 1,1 g | 4,1 g | 0,16 g |
| Laitue, brut Raw | 20 | 0,92 g | 3,7 g | 0,1 g |
| Laitue, Boston, brut Raw | 18 | 0,88 g | 3,3 g | 0,11 g |
| Laitue, arugule, brut Raw | 25 | 2,6 g | 3,7 g | 0,66 g |
| Laitue, salade aux légumes assortis, y compris les tomates et/ou les carottes, pas de pansement | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Céleri, brut Raw | 14 | 0,69 g | 3 g | 0,17 g |
| Asperges, brut Raw | 20 | 2,2 g | 3,9 g | 0,12 g |
| Choux-fleur, brut Raw | 25 | 1,9 g | 5 g | 0,28 g |
| Poivrons verts, brut Raw | 20 | 0,86 g | 4,6 g | 0,17 g |
| Épinards, brut Raw | 23 | 2,9 g | 3,6 g | 0,39 g |
| Tomates, rouge, mûrs, brut Raw | 18 | 0,88 g | 3,9 g | 0,2 g |
| Zucchini, brut Raw | 17 | 1,2 g | 3,1 g | 0,32 g |
| Cabine, brut Raw | 25 | 1,3 g | 5,8 g | 0,1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw laitue romaine?
100 g of raw laitue romaine has 17 kcal. 1 NLEA en service (85 g): about 14 kcal. 1 feuille intérieure (6 g): about 1 kcal. 1 feuille extérieure (28 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw laitue romaine?
Raw laitue romaine contains 1,2 g of protein per 100 g (2 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 1 NLEA en service (85 g). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other légumes et produits végétaux, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw laitue romaine?
Raw laitue romaine has 3,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,1 g of fiber and 1,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw laitue romaine?
Raw laitue romaine contains 0,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,039 g is saturated (0,2 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw laitue romaine contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamine K (85 % DV), Vitamine A (48 % DV) and Folate (B9) (34 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw laitue romaine?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0,3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 avril 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 169247. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 avril 2019. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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