Romaine lettuce: calories and nutrition facts
Romaine lettuce has 17 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Serving (80 g), has 14 kcal.
- Calories
- 17 kcal
- Protein
- 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.4 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
Per 100 g
Romaine lettuce: how many calories?
Romaine lettuce has 17 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g protein, 1.4 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. A 80 g serving (1 Serving) has 14 kcal. That is less than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein38%
- Carbohydrates41%
- Fat21%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 14 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.1 g
- Fat
- 0.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 14 kcal |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| of which sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 6 mg |
| Water | 94.6 g | 75.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 26 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 198 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 11 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(17 kcal) | 1% |
| Fat(0.3 g) | 0% |
| of which saturated fat(0 g) | 0% |
| Carbohydrates(1.4 g) | 1% |
| of which sugars(1.2 g) | 1% |
| Protein(1.2 g) | 2% |
| Salt(0.02 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Low energy (40 kcal or less)
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low fat (3 g or less)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Romaine lettuce: frequently asked questions
Romaine lettuce: how many calories per serving?
A 80 g serving (1 Serving) has 14 kcal.
Romaine lettuce: how much protein?
Romaine lettuce contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g, 2% of the 50 g reference intake.
Romaine lettuce: how much fibre?
Romaine lettuce provides 2.1 g of fibre per 100 g, 8% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Romaine lettuce: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 581 g of this food.
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