Calories in Lettuce (romaine)

8kcal per 1 cup, shredded (47 g)

17 kcal per 100 g · about 0% of a 2,000-kcal day

Romaine lettuce is about 8 calories per cup. In any salad or wrap, lettuce is effectively calorie-free volume.

Lettuce (romaine) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup, shredded
Calories17 kcal8 kcal
Protein1.2 g0.6 g
Carbs3.3 g1.6 g
Fat0.3 g0.1 g
Fiber2.1 g1 g
Sugar1.2 g0.6 g

Where the calories come from

Lettuce (romaine) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)5 kcal0.3 g0.9 g0.1 g
1 cup, shredded (47 g)8 kcal0.6 g1.6 g0.1 g
50 g9 kcal0.6 g1.7 g0.2 g
100 g17 kcal1.2 g3.3 g0.3 g
200 g34 kcal2.4 g6.6 g0.6 g
250 g43 kcal3 g8.3 g0.8 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.