Red leaf lettuce nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Lettuce, red leaf, raw
Important nutritional characteristics for Red leaf lettuce
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 49 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 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) |
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
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
69451IU of 5,000IU
1389%
Vitamin E:
1.4mg of 15mg
9.3%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
34mg of 90mg
38%
Vitamin B1:
0.59mg of 1mg
49%
Vitamin B2:
0.71mg of 1mg
55%
Vitamin B3:
3mg of 16mg
19%
Vitamin B5:
1.3mg of 5mg
27%
Vitamin B6:
0.93mg of 1mg
71%
Folate:
334µg of 400µg
83%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
109mg of 550mg
20%
Vitamin K:
1301µg of 120µg
1084%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
4.1 g of 50 g
4.1 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 65 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7 g of 300 g
7 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 15%
295.5 g of 2,000 g
295.5 g (15% of DV )
Other:
1.7 g
1.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
204mg of 280mg
73%
Threonine:
445mg of 1,050mg
42%
Isoleucine:
352mg of 1,400mg
25%
Leucine:
649mg of 2,730mg
24%
Lysine:
417mg of 2,100mg
20%
Methionine:
148mg of 1,050mg
14%
Phenylalanine:
621mg of 1,750mg
35%
Valine:
445mg of 1,820mg
24%
Histidine:
176mg of 700mg
25%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.22 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.87 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Red leaf lettuce
Sugar:
1.5 g
Fiber:
2.8 g
Other:
2.7 g
All nutrients for Red leaf lettuce per selected serving size (1 head - 309g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% | 98% |
2.9 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 4.1g | 10% | 82% |
2.1 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.68g | 1% | 87% |
151.4 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 13% | 32% |
14.3 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 4.2g | N/A | 68% |
39.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 7g | 2% | 67% |
12.5 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | 79% |
11.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% | 42% |
3.8 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 578mg | 17% | 62% |
1.3 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 3.7mg | 46% | 54% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | 71% |
18.7 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | 51% |
2.7 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 90% |
5.1 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 6% | 85% |
31.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 12% | 85% |
6.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% | 80% |
19.6 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 1159µg | 129% | 23% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | 81% |
9.7 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 4.6µg | 8% | 79% | |
| Manganese | 0.63mg | 27% | 51% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 16% | 64% |
4.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 18% | 74% |
1.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.99mg | 6% | 83% |
29.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 9% | 85% |
7.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31mg | 24% | 65% |
1.2 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 434µg | 361% | 42% |
1.4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 111µg | 28% | 39% |
1.7 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 36mg | 7% | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% | 92% |
346.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | N/A | 94% |
1959.8 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.22g | N/A | 88% |
655.2 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
13.9 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0% | 94% |
15 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.12mg | 0% | 95% |
24.1 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0% | 94% |
34.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.14mg | 0% | 95% |
10 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
6 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.21mg | 0% | 93% |
10 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.15mg | 0% | 95% |
42.3 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.06mg | 0% | 95% |
39.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | 90% |
21.1 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
1%
Total Fat
0.68g
0.24%
Saturated Fat 0.05g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
3.4%
Sodium 77mg
2.3%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
102mg
10%
Iron
3.7mg
46%
Potassium
578mg
17%
*
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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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