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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Butterhead Lettuce"
| Food Name: Butterhead Lettuce | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 13 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 2 | Sugars (g): 1 |
| Fiber (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 1 |
| Water (g): 96 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 8 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 117 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 83 | Omega-6 (mg): 34 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 3312 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 166 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 4 | Vitamin K (mcg): 102 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 73 | Food Folate (mcg): 73 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 73 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 35 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 13 | Phosphorus (mg): 33 |
| Potassium (mg): 238 | Sodium (mg): 5 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 13 | Threonine (mg): 41 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 39 | Leucine (mg): 71 |
| Lysine (mg): 56 | Methionine (mg): 14 |
| Cystine (mg): 9 | Phenylalanine (mg): 53 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 19 | Valine (mg): 54 |
| Arginine (mg): 51 | Histidine (mg): 17 |
| Alanine (mg): 54 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 142 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 206 | Glycine (mg): 44 |
| Proline (mg): 37 | Serine (mg): 46 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 8 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 1987 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 1223 | PRAL Score: -4 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Fructose (g): 1 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Butterhead Lettuce
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Butterhead Lettuce'?
100 grams of 'Butterhead Lettuce' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Butterhead Lettuce'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Butterhead Lettuce' provides around 13 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Butterhead Lettuce' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Butterhead Lettuce' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 2g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Butterhead Lettuce' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Butterhead Lettuce' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 35 mg (3% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 238 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 13 mg (3% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 33 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 5 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Butterhead Lettuce in significant amounts?
'Butterhead Lettuce' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 3312 IU (110% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 102 mcg (85% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 166 mcg (18% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 73 mcg (18% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 73 mcg (18% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 73 mcg (18% DV).
'Butterhead Lettuce' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 4 mg (4% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Butterhead Lettuce' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Butterhead Lettuce' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.