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Nutritional Profile of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
We got 67 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Water (Water)
- alpha-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for three additional nutrients:
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- alpha-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for two additional nutrients:
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
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Nutrient Profile: Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.2 g | 632.2 mg | 813 | 2297 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g | 311.8 mg | 85 | 247 |
| Fructose | 510 mg | 144.6 mg | 66 | 352 |
| Glucose | 430 mg | 121.9 mg | 77 | 361 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 940 mg | 266.5 mg | 449 | 1582 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 618 | 2833 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 117 mg | 33.2 mg | 672 | 2398 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 710 | 2778 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 418 | 1743 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 577 | 2250 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 344 | 1688 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 611 | 2806 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 87 | 981 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 683 | 2360 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 226 | 873 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 171 | 908 |
| Arginine | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 204 | 934 |
| Aspartic Acid | 142 mg | 40.3 mg | 212 | 910 |
| Betaine | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 32 | 326 |
| Cystine | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 93 | 487 |
| Glutamic Acid | 206 mg | 58.4 mg | 228 | 962 |
| Glycine | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 148 | 959 |
| Histidine | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 129 | 991 |
| Isoleucine | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 172 | 982 |
| Leucine | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 199 | 957 |
| Lysine | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 196 | 937 |
| Methionine | 14 mg | 4 mg | 97 | 936 |
| Phenylalanine | 53 mg | 15 mg | 156 | 989 |
| Proline | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 162 | 1028 |
| Serine | 46 mg | 13 mg | 160 | 1020 |
| Threonine | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 156 | 971 |
| Tryptophan | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 79 | 452 |
| Tyrosine | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 156 | 1018 |
| Valine | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 184 | 990 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 382.7 mg | 383 | 1484 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 73 µg | 20.7 µg | 97 | 382 |
| Folate, food | 73 µg | 20.7 µg | 97 | 216 |
| Folate, total | 73 µg | 20.7 µg | 97 | 310 |
| Niacin | 357 µg | 101.2 µg | 610 | 2178 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 275 | 1035 |
| Riboflavin | 62 µg | 17.6 µg | 221 | 749 |
| Thiamin | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 186 | 827 |
| Vitamin B6 | 82 µg | 23.2 µg | 278 | 899 |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg | 1 mg | 405 | 586 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 180 µg | 51 µg | 268 | 625 |
| alpha-Tocotrienol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 7 | 89 |
| beta-Carotene | 2 mg | 564.2 µg | 324 | 383 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 31 | 408 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1.2 mg | 345.9 µg | 254 | 313 |
| Phylloquinone | 102 µg | 28.9 µg | 241 | 289 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3.3k IU | 938.4 IU | 115 | 214 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 166 µg | 47.1 µg | 313 | 544 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 162 | 512 |
| Copper, Cu | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 292 | 833 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg | 351.5 µg | 167 | 797 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 114 | 354 |
| Manganese, Mn | 179 µg | 50.7 µg | 245 | 851 |
| Phosphorus, P | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 139 | 640 |
| Potassium, K | 238 mg | 67.5 mg | 324 | 660 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 98 | 692 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 445 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 144 | 908 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 8.4 mg | 2.4 mg | 317 | 1072 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 95.6 g | 27.1 g | 10 | 45 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 570 mg | 161.6 mg | 199 | 613 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 13 kcal | 3.7 kcal | 209 | 676 |
| KJ (Energy) | 55 kj | 15.6 kj | 319 | 1103 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Butterhead Lettuce (Includes Boston & Bibb Types)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 5.0 g | 0.2 oz |
| Leaf, Medium | 7.5 g | 0.3 oz |
| Leaf, Large | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| Cup, Shredded Or Chopped | 55.0 g | 1.9 oz |
| Head (5" Dia) | 163.0 g | 5.7 oz |
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