Calories in 5 Leaves of Raw Lettuce
5 leaves of raw lettuce (40 g) has 8 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.4 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 1.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 19% protein, 5% fat and 76% carbs. For comparison, 3 leaves of raw lettuce has 5 and 10 leaves of raw lettuce has 16 calories. Burning 8 calories takes about 1 minute of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Raw Lettuce calories by serving size
Common amounts of raw lettuce with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 1 | 0 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 leaf | 8 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| 2 leaves | 16 g | 3 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 1/2 cup | 18 g | 4 | 0.2 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 6 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup | 35 g | 7 | 0.3 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| 5 leaves | 40 g | 8 | 0.4 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 20 | 0.9 g | 0.1 g | 3.7 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 23 | 1 g | 0.1 g | 4.2 g |
| 1 head | 539 g | 108 | 5 g | 0.5 g | 20 g |
| 2 heads | 1078 g | 216 | 9.9 g | 1.1 g | 40 g |
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Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.
Raw Lettuce: common questions
How many calories are in 5 leaves of raw lettuce?
5 leaves of raw lettuce weighs about 40 g and has 8 calories.
How much protein is in 5 leaves of raw lettuce?
5 leaves of raw lettuce has 0.4 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5 leaves of raw lettuce?
5 leaves of raw lettuce has 1.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much raw lettuce is 100 calories?
100 calories of raw lettuce is 500 g, about 63 leaves of raw lettuce.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709789. Original description: Lettuce, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.