Calories in 1 Head of Raw Red Leaf Lettuce

1 head of raw red leaf lettuce (309 g) has 40 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 4.1 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 12% fat and 55% carbs. For comparison, 2 heads of raw red leaf lettuce has 80 calories. Burning 40 calories takes about 7 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Red Leaf Lettuce Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

40cal

in 1 head of raw red leaf lettuce (309 g)

Protein4.1 g33% of calories

Fat0.7 g12% of calories

Carbs7 g55% of calories

2% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Raw Red Leaf Lettuce calories by serving size

Common amounts of raw red leaf lettuce with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1/2 cup	14 g	2	0.2 g	0 g	0.3 g
1 cup	28 g	4	0.4 g	0.1 g	0.6 g
100g	100 g	13	1.3 g	0.2 g	2.3 g
200g	200 g	26	2.7 g	0.4 g	4.5 g
1 head	309 g	40	4.1 g	0.7 g	7 g
2 heads	618 g	80	8.2 g	1.4 g	14 g

Raw Red Leaf Lettuce vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other vegetables.

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Raw Red Leaf Lettuce: common questions

How many calories are in 1 head of raw red leaf lettuce?

1 head of raw red leaf lettuce weighs about 309 g and has 40 calories.

How much protein is in 1 head of raw red leaf lettuce?

1 head of raw red leaf lettuce has 4.1 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 head of raw red leaf lettuce?

1 head of raw red leaf lettuce has 7 g of carbohydrates, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.

How much raw red leaf lettuce is 100 calories?

100 calories of raw red leaf lettuce is 769 g, about 2 1/2 heads of raw red leaf lettuce.

More about raw red leaf lettuce

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168431. Original description: Lettuce, red leaf, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.