What does 100 calories of romaine lettuce look like?
Romaine lettuce has 17 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 13 cups of romaine lettuce (588 g). That's more food per calorie than most vegetables on this site (average 366 g). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 7.2 g of protein per 100 kcal. You also get 12.4 g of fiber, which helps you stay full. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.
Romaine lettuce: 50 to 500 calories
| Calories | Grams | Ounces | Cups (shredded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kcal | 294 g | 10.4 oz | 6¼ |
| 100 kcal | 588 g | 20.7 oz | 13 |
| 200 kcal | 1176 g | 41.5 oz | 25 |
| 300 kcal | 1765 g | 62.3 oz | 38 |
| 500 kcal | 2941 g | 103.7 oz | 63 |
What's in 100 calories of romaine lettuce
Compare with other vegetables
| Food | 100 kcal is | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 🥬 Romaine lettuce | 13 cups (shredded) | 588 g |
| 🥒 Dill pickles | 24 pickle spears | 833 g |
| 🥬 Bok choy | 11 cups (shredded) | 769 g |
| 🥬 Iceberg lettuce | 10 cups (shredded) | 714 g |
| 🥬 Celery | 18 medium stalks | 714 g |
| 🥒 Cucumber | 2¼ cucumbers (8 in) | 667 g |
| 🔴 Radishes | 139 radishes | 625 g |
| 🥒 Zucchini | 3 medium zucchini | 588 g |
| 🍅 Cherry tomatoes | 33 cherry tomatoes | 556 g |
| 🥬 Sauerkraut | 3¾ cups | 526 g |
| 🫑 Green bell pepper | 4¼ medium peppers | 500 g |
| 🥬 Asparagus | 31 spears | 500 g |
| 🍄 White mushrooms | 25 medium mushrooms | 454 g |
Questions
How much is 100 calories of romaine lettuce?
100 calories of romaine lettuce is about 588 g (20.7 oz), or roughly 13 cups (shredded).
How many calories are in 100 g of romaine lettuce?
17 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.
Is romaine lettuce good for weight loss?
Very low calorie density (0.17 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 7.2 g of protein and 12.4 g of fiber.
How many calories are in one cup (shredded)?
About 8 calories.
How many cups (shredded) is 200 calories?
About 25 (1176 g).
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