How many calories are in 100 grams of romaine?

Romaine contains 18 calories per 100 g, along with 1.2 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of romaine?

Romaine has a calorie density of 0.18 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one serving of romaine?

One serving of Romaine weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 15 calories.

Romaine

Very low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.18kcal/g

Protein / 100g

1.2g

Carbs / 100g

3.5g

Fat / 100g

0.0g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Romaine has 0.18 calories per gram (18 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories
Serving	85 g	15
100 g	100 g	18

Where the calories come from

Protein1.2 g / 100 g25% of calories
Carbs3.5 g / 100 g75% of calories
Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories

Quick comparisons

Romaine is 1.2× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.18 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Romaine is 2.6× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.18 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Romaine is 14.0× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.18 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about romaine

How many calories are in 100 grams of romaine?: Romaine contains 18 calories per 100 g, along with 1.2 g of protein, 3.5 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of romaine?: Romaine has a calorie density of 0.18 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one serving of romaine?: One serving of Romaine weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 15 calories.

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