Roman lettuce Calories and nutrition facts · Vegetables
- Carbs
- 16.2 g
- Fibre
- 11.3 g
- Sugars
- 11.6 g
- Protein
- 7.1 g
- Fat
- 1.2 g
Where the calories come from
Roman lettuce has 127 kcal per head (626 g), with 16.2 g carbs, 11.3 g fibre, 7.1 g protein and 1.2 g fat. 100 g has 20 kcal.
Share of your daily needs in one head
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Last updated October 31, 2026 · Where the data comes from
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Per 100 g, against the 99 vegetables in our catalog.
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Calories 20 kcal · typical 32 kcal
Fewer calories than 80% of vegetables.
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Vitamin K 129 µg · typical 29.3 µg
More vitamin K than 77% of vegetables.
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Vitamin C 2.2 mg · typical 21 mg
Less vitamin C than 99% of vegetables.
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Folate 76.7 µg · typical 50.1 µg
The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.
Learn about roman lettuce
What are the health benefits of romaine lettuce?
Romaine lettuce is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K. It also contains folate, manganese, and fiber, which can contribute to overall health and well-being. The high water content in romaine lettuce can help with hydration, and its low calorie count makes it a great choice for weight management.
What are the health risks associated with consuming romaine lettuce?
Romaine lettuce can carry a risk of foodborne illness, particularly due to its potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. In some instances, consuming contaminated romaine lettuce may lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. It's important to always wash and handle romaine lettuce properly to reduce the risk of contamination and to stay informed about any recalls or advisories related to romaine lettuce consumption.
Are there any common allergies associated with romaine lettuce?
Romaine lettuce is not a common allergen, but like any food, some individuals may have a sensitivity or allergy to it. Allergic reactions to romaine lettuce are rare, but if you suspect an allergy, it is best to consult with a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis.
Nutrients in roman lettuce
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% of the daily value for a healthy adult. Your own needs depend on age, sex and activity.
Energy and macros
Vitamins
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Vitamin A (RAE) 91µg14% of daily
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Vitamin D 0µg0% of daily
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Vitamin E 0.30mg3% of daily
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Vitamin K 129µg184% of daily
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Vitamin B1 0.03mg3% of daily
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Vitamin B2 0.02mg1% of daily
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6% of daily
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Vitamin B6 0.10mg6% of daily
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Vitamin B9 (Folate) 77µg23% of daily
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Vitamin B12 0µg0% of daily
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Vitamin C 2.15mg2% of daily
Minerals
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Salt 18mg0% of max
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Calcium 46mg5% of daily
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Chromium 2.20µg9% of daily
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Copper no data
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Fluoride no data
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Iodine 1µg1% of daily
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Iron 0.54mg3% of daily
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Magnesium 17mg6% of daily
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Manganese no data
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Molybdenum no data
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Phosphorus 28mg5% of daily
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Potassium 300mg9% of daily
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Selenium 0µg0% of daily
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Sodium 7mg0% of max
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Zinc 0.31mg3% of daily
Carbohydrates
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Starch 0.74g
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Sugars 1.85g4% of max
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Added Sugars 0g0% of max
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Sucrose 0.11g
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Maltose 0.05g
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Fructose 0.90g
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Galactose no data
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Glucose 0.79g
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Fibre, total 1.80g7% of daily
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Polyols 0g
Fats
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Omega-3 0g
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EPA fatty acid 0mg
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DHA fatty acid 0mg
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Omega-6 0.03g
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Linoleic acid 34mg
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Arachidonic acid 0mg
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Oleic acid 6mg
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Saturated fatty acids 0.03g0% of max
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Palmitic acid 25mg
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Stearic acid 0.00g
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Cholesterol 0mg
Amino acids
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Histidine 0.02g2% of daily
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Isoleucine 0.05g3% of daily
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Leucine 0.08g3% of daily
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Lysine 0.06g2% of daily
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Methionine 0.02g1% of daily
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Cysteine no data
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Phenylalanine 0.07g3% of daily
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Tyrosine 0.03g2% of daily
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Tryptophan 0.01g3% of daily
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Threonine 0.04g3% of daily
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Valine 0.06g3% of daily
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Alanine 0.06g
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Arginine 0.05g
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Asparagine no data
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Aspartic acid 0.14g
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Cystine 0.01g1% of daily
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Glutamic acid 0.18g
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Glutamine no data
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Glycine 0.05g
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Proline 0.05g
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Serine 0.05g
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Hydroxyproline no data
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Taurine no data
Amino acid data is mapped from the USDA database, for information only.
Roman lettuce in other food databases
The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.
BLS: “Cos lettuce/Romaine lettuce, raw” · Fineli: “Romaine lettuce” · USDA: “Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.
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Where the data comes from
- Fineli (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA FoodData Central)
- NutriData (National Institute for Health Development, Estonia)
How we combine and check nutrition data: Nutriely data sources.
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