What is Lettuce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Lettuce?

Lettuce is a leafy green vegetable that grows in a clustered head, with many leaves growing from the stem, to form a round or conical vegetable. Lettuce is green with large tender leaves that bruise easily and get smaller towards the center, or heart of the lettuce. There are many varieties of lettuce, most have green leaves, while some have purple/brown leaves. Romaine is hearty, while iceberg is watery. Each leaf does have a dry, yet partially juicy quality and a crisp texture. The flavor is green and vegetal. Lettuce is best served cold and raw.

What does Lettuce Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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lettuce

lettuce

Lettuce is a leafy green vegetable that grows in a clustered head, with many leaves growing from the stem, to form a round or conical vegetable. Lettuce is green with large tender leaves that bruise easily and get smaller towards the center, or heart of the lettuce. There are many varieties of lettuce, most have green leaves, while some have purple/brown leaves. Romaine is hearty, while iceberg is watery. Each leaf does have a dry, yet partially juicy quality and a crisp texture. The flavor is green and vegetal. Lettuce is best served cold and raw.

Lettuce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (shredded)47g

Cup (shredded)Lettuce
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories8kcal0%
FatsN/A
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs1g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber
1g
4%
Proteins0g0%
CholesterolN/A
Sodium4mg0%

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Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.See Nutrition

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Lettuce?

1 Cup (shredded) of Lettuce contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Lettuce?

1 Cup (shredded) of Lettuce contains 1 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Lettuce?

1 Cup (shredded) of Lettuce contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (shredded) of Lettuce?

There are 8 calories in 1 Cup (shredded) of Lettuce.

How many calories are in 1 Leaf Inner of Lettuce?

There are 1 calories in 1 Leaf Inner of Lettuce.

How many calories are in 1 Leaf Outer of Lettuce?

There are 5 calories in 1 Leaf Outer of Lettuce.

How many calories are in 1 Head of Lettuce?

There are 106 calories in 1 Head of Lettuce.

How many calories are in 1 NLEA Serving of Lettuce?

There are 14 calories in 1 NLEA Serving of Lettuce.

How many calories are in 1 Heart of Lettuce?

There are 39 calories in 1 Heart of Lettuce.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Lettuce?

There are 77 calories in 1 pound of Lettuce.

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