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Romaine lettuce

Caesar's green; the ribs hold water and a little crunch.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g17 kcal 1.2 g3.3 g 2.1 g0.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 7.2 g19.4 g 12.4 g1.8 g
One cup · 47 g8 kcal0.6 g1.5 g1.0 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

protein 24%carbs 63%fat 13%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars1.2 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium8 mg · 0% DV
Potassium247 mg · 5% DV
Calcium33 mg · 3% DV
Iron1 mg · 5% DV
Magnesium14 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C4.0 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)436 mcg · 48% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.1 mg · 1% DV
Folate (DFE)136 mcg · 34% DV
Choline9.9 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.07 mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus30 mg · 2% DV
Copper0.05 mg · 6% DV
Potassium : sodium30.9 : 1 · favorable
Protein0.6 g · 1% DVFiber1.0 g · 4% DVPotassium116 mg · 2% DVCalcium16 mg · 1% DVIron0.5 mg · 3% DVMagnesium6.6 mg · 2% DVSodium3.8 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169247 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

2439 gfor 30 g protein
415 kcalthose grams cost
2.1 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsRomaine lettuce
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliRomaine lettuce
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastRomaine lettuce

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gRomaine lettuce7.2 g#22 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Romaine lettuce2.1 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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