USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Romaine Lettuce?
Per 100g, Romaine Lettuce has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 15/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
15/100
5 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 cup (47g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 3 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 116 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 16 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 136 µg | 64 µg |
Where Romaine Lettuce contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin K
100%
102 µg per 100g
Folate
68%
136 µg per 100g
Vitamin A
62%
436 µg per 100g
Iron
11%
1 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
8 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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