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Romaine Lettuce

Very low calorie density

Calories per 100 g

18

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 Lettuce 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

PortionWeightCalories
1.50 Cup85 g15
100 g100 g18

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

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Frequently asked questions about romaine lettuce

How many calories are in 100 grams of romaine lettuce?
Romaine Lettuce 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 lettuce?
Romaine Lettuce 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 1.50 cup of romaine lettuce?
One 1.50 cup of Romaine Lettuce weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 15 calories.

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