How Much Protein Is In Red Leaf Lettuce?
Red Leaf Lettuce is a vegetable that is very low in calories.
Protein per leaf outer (17g)
0.2
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Red Leaf Lettuce
Per leaf outer (17g)
0.1g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Red Leaf Lettuce
Per leaf outer (17g)
3mg
Histidine
6mg
Isoleucine
12mg
Leucine
8mg
Lysine
3mg
Methionine
11mg
Phenylalanine
8mg
Threonine
4mg
Tryptophan
8mg
Valine
More About Red Leaf Lettuce
About Protein in Red Leaf Lettuce
A serving of Red Leaf Lettuce (17g) contains 0.2g of protein, which is 0% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that red leaf lettuce is a low source of protein compared to other vegetables.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Red Leaf Lettuce compares to other vegetables.
Broccoli
per 1 cup (91g)
2.5g
Spinach
per 1 cup (30g)
0.9g
Carrot
per 1 medium (61g)
0.5g
Tomato
per 1 medium (123g)
1.1g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 168431 | Last updated: 2026-04-06
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