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Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

A 100g serving covers 85% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.4g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (2.2g) per 100g. At just 13 calories per 100g, Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. With only 5mg of sodium, Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Beyond its macros, Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) provides notable amounts of Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A per 100g. Composed of 96% water by weight, Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.

Calories13KCAL
Protein1.4G
Fat0.22G
Carbs2.2G
Fiber1.1G

Calorie Distribution

16kcal
  • Protein34%1.4 g
  • Fat12%0.22 g
  • Carbs54%2.2 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water95.6G
Energy13.0KCAL
Protein1.4G
Total lipid (fat)0.22G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.2G
Fiber, total dietary1.1G
Total Sugars0.94G
Cholesterol0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid3.7MG
Thiamin0.06MG
Riboflavin0.06MG
Niacin0.36MG
Vitamin B-60.08MG
Folate, total73.0UG
Vitamin B-120UG
Vitamin A, RAE166UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.18MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)102UG
Calcium, Ca35.0MG
Iron, Fe1.2MG
Magnesium, Mg13.0MG
Phosphorus, P33.0MG
Potassium, K238MG
Sodium, Na5.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.20MG
Copper, Cu0.02MG
Manganese, Mn0.18MG
Selenium, Se0.60UG
Energy55.0kJ
Ash0.57G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0.43G
Fructose0.51G
Lactose0G
Maltose0G
Galactose0G
Pantothenic acid0.15MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food73.0UG
Folate, DFE73.0UG
Choline, total8.4MG
Betaine0.10MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol0UG
Carotene, beta1987UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU3312IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin1223UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.27MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.02MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone)0UG
Fatty acids, total saturated0.03G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00G
SFA 14:00G
SFA 16:00.03G
SFA 18:00.003G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.008G
MUFA 16:10.002G
MUFA 18:10.006G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.12G
PUFA 18:20.03G
PUFA 18:30.08G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Tryptophan0.01G
Threonine0.04G
Isoleucine0.04G
Leucine0.07G
Lysine0.06G
Methionine0.01G
Cystine0.009G
Phenylalanine0.05G
Tyrosine0.02G
Valine0.05G
Arginine0.05G
Histidine0.02G
Alanine0.05G
Aspartic acid0.14G
Glutamic acid0.21G
Glycine0.04G
Proline0.04G
Serine0.05G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
leaf (5g)10.1g0g0.1g
leaf, medium (7.5g)10.1g0g0.2g
leaf, large (15g)20.2g0g0.3g
cup, shredded or chopped (55g)70.7g0.1g1.2g

Scaled from Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutritional Profile Summary

Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) has a limited micronutrient profile per 100 g among the key vitamins and minerals tracked. Its primary nutritional value comes from its macronutrient composition.

  • Calories: 13 kcal per 100 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g per 100 g
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g per 100 g
  • Carbohydrate: 2.2 g per 100 g
  • Fiber: 1.1 g per 100 g

Dietary Considerations

  • Lettuce Butterhead (includes Boston and Bibb Types) (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 5mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Vitamin C: top 23% (#1,900 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories13
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.22G0%
Cholesterol 0MG0%
Sodium 5.0MG0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.2G1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1G4%
Total Sugars 0.94G
Protein 1.4G3%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 35.0MG3%
Iron 1.2MG7%
Potassium 238MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168429.

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