Carbs in Lettuce

Keto-friendly

How many carbs are in lettuce?

Lettuce has 0g net carbs per 100g — 1g total carbs minus 1.8g fiber — plus 1.1g protein, 0.5g fat, and 14 calories. 1 cup shredded (36g) works out to about 0g net carbs and 5 calories. That makes lettuce very low in net carbs and lower than the typical vegetable, which averages about 17.9g net carbs per 100g. With this carb count, lettuce fits a keto or low-carb diet (usually 20–50g net carbs per day) in normal portions. Values are per per 100 g, sourced from Open Food Facts; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

Lettuce
0g
Net carbs
1g
Total carbs
1.8g
Fiber
1.1g
Protein
0.5g
Fat
14
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is lettuce keto-friendly?

Yes

Yes — lettuce is keto-friendly. It has 0g net carbs per 100g (1g total carbs − 1.8g fiber). A typical serving — 1 cup shredded (36g) — is about 0g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), that leaves plenty of room for other vegetables and meals.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
1 cup shredded0g0.4g5
100 g (3.5 oz)0g1g14
1 oz (28 g)0g0.3g4

How many calories are in lettuce?

Lettuce has 14 calories per 100g. 1 cup shredded (36g) has about 5 calories. That's alongside 1.1g protein, 0.5g fat, and 0g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories14
Total carbs1g
Net carbs0g
Fiber1.8g
Sugar0.6g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein1.1g
Fat0.5g
Sodium23mg
Potassium0mg

Source: Open Food Facts (Generic). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in lettuce?
Lettuce has 1g of total carbs and 0g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in lettuce?
Lettuce has 0g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 1g minus 1.8g fiber).
Is lettuce keto-friendly?
Yes — lettuce is keto-friendly. It has 0g net carbs per 100g (1g total carbs − 1.8g fiber). A typical serving — 1 cup shredded (36g) — is about 0g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), that leaves plenty of room for other vegetables and meals.
How many calories are in lettuce?
Lettuce has 14 calories per 100 grams.
How many carbs are in 1 cup shredded of lettuce?
1 cup shredded of lettuce (36g) has about 0g net carbs, 0.4g total carbs, and 5 calories.

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