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Red leaf lettuce nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Lettuce, red leaf, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Red leaf lettuce

Red leaf lettuce
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 16 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 1 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 NLEA serving (85 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -3 (alkaline)
TOP 10% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 90% of foods
TOP 23% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 77% of foods
TOP 32% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 68% of foods
TOP 32% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 68% of foods
TOP 37% Beta Carotene ⓘHigher in Beta Carotene content than 63% of foods

Red leaf lettuce calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 16
Calories in 1 cup shredded 4 28 g
Calories in 1 leaf inner 0 2.6 g
Calories in 1 leaf outer 3 17 g
Calories in 1 head 49 309 g
Calories in 1 NLEA serving 14 85 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.9% 45% 8.6% 12% 17% 3.3% 5.5% 9.3% 26% 8.2%
Calcium: 99mg of 1,000mg 9.9%
Iron: 3.6mg of 8mg 45%
Magnesium: 36mg of 420mg 8.6%
Phosphorus: 84mg of 700mg 12%
Potassium: 561mg of 3,400mg 17%
Sodium: 75mg of 2,300mg 3.3%
Zinc: 0.6mg of 11mg 5.5%
Copper: 0.08mg of 1mg 9.3%
Manganese: 0.61mg of 2mg 26%
Selenium: 4.5µg of 55µg 8.2%

Mineral chart - relative view

33 mg
TOP 42%
0.2 mg
TOP 51%
1.2 mg
TOP 54%
187 mg
TOP 62%
1.5 µg
TOP 79%
12 mg
TOP 79%
25 mg
TOP 80%
0.2 mg
TOP 85%
28 mg
TOP 85%
0.03 mg
TOP 90%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 450% 3% 0% 12% 16% 18% 6% 8.6% 23% 27% 0% 6.4% 351%
Vitamin A: 22476IU of 5,000IU 450%
Vitamin E: 0.45mg of 15mg 3%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 11mg of 90mg 12%
Vitamin B1: 0.19mg of 1mg 16%
Vitamin B2: 0.23mg of 1mg 18%
Vitamin B3: 0.96mg of 16mg 6%
Vitamin B5: 0.43mg of 5mg 8.6%
Vitamin B6: 0.3mg of 1mg 23%
Folate: 108µg of 400µg 27%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 35mg of 550mg 6.4%
Vitamin K: 421µg of 120µg 351%

Vitamin chart - relative view

7492 IU
TOP 10%
3.7 mg
TOP 32%
36 µg
TOP 39%
140 µg
TOP 42%
0.06 mg
TOP 64%
0.1 mg
TOP 65%
0.08 mg
TOP 74%
0.15 mg
TOP 81%
0.32 mg
TOP 83%
12 mg
TOP 84%
0.14 mg
TOP 85%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 3% 93%
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.3 g of 50 g
1.3 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.3 g of 300 g
2.3 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
95.6 g of 2,000 g
95.6 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.6 g
0.6 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 24% 14% 8.1% 7.7% 6.4% 4.6% 11% 7.9% 8.1%
Tryptophan: 66mg of 280mg 24%
Threonine: 144mg of 1,050mg 14%
Isoleucine: 114mg of 1,400mg 8.1%
Leucine: 210mg of 2,730mg 7.7%
Lysine: 135mg of 2,100mg 6.4%
Methionine: 48mg of 1,050mg 4.6%
Phenylalanine: 201mg of 1,750mg 11%
Valine: 144mg of 1,820mg 7.9%
Histidine: 57mg of 700mg 8.1%

Fat type information

18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.07 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Red leaf lettuce

21% 40% 39%
Sugar: 0.48 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Other: 0.88 g

All nutrients for Red leaf lettuce per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 16kcal 1% 98% 2.9 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.3g 3% 82% 2.1 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.22g 0% 87% 151.4 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4% 32% 14.3 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 1.4g N/A 68% 39.8 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 2.3g 1% 67% 12.5 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 12mg 3% 79% 11.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 33mg 3% 42% 3.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 187mg 6% 62% 1.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.2mg 15% 54% 2.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0.48g N/A 71% 18.7 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0.9g 4% 51% 2.7 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.03mg 3% 90% 5.1 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.2mg 2% 85% 31.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 0g 0% 100% N/APotato
Phosphorus 28mg 4% 85% 6.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 25mg 1% 80% 19.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 375µg 42% 23%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1% 81% 9.7 times less than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 1.5µg 3% 79%
Manganese 0.2mg 9% 51%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5% 64% 4.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6% 74% 1.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 2% 83% 29.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3% 85% 7.8 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8% 65% 1.2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 140µg 117% 42% 1.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 36µg 9% 39% 1.7 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 12mg 2% 84%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0% 92% 346.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g N/A 94% 1959.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g N/A 88% 655.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0% 92% 13.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.05mg 0% 94% 15 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.04mg 0% 95% 24.1 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.07mg 0% 94% 34.7 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.05mg 0% 95% 10 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.02mg 0% 94% 6 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.07mg 0% 93% 10 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.05mg 0% 95% 42.3 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.02mg 0% 95% 39.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.28g 0% 90% 21.1 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
0.34%
Total Fat 0.22g
0.08%
Saturated Fat 0.02g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.1%
Sodium 25mg
0.75%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g
3.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 33mg 3.3%

Iron 1.2mg 15%

Potassium 187mg 5.5%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Red leaf lettuce nutrition infographic

Red leaf lettuce nutrition infographic
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/nutrients

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