Romaine Lettuce
Very low calorie densityCalories 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
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 Cup | 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 Lettuce is 1.2× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.18 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Romaine Lettuce is 2.6× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.18 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Romaine Lettuce is 14.0× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.18 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
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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