Hearts of romaine lettuce
Hearts of romaine lettuce provides 18 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 1.2 g of protein. That is 77% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Fruits and vegetables based foods category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 1/2 cup (85 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 15 kcal | 67 −73% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 3 g | 1% | 10.9 −68% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 5.1 −77% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 2 g | 7% | 2.4 |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.1 −45% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −90% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3587 Fruits and vegetables based foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 26% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.2 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Very low sodium
- 12 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 2.4 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
- Low calorie
- 18 kcal per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other fruits and vegetables based foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Romaine lettuce.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 1/2 cup (85 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0075450120554
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hearts of romaine lettuce?
Hearts of romaine lettuce contains 18 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (2 1/2 cup (85 g)).
How much sugar is in Hearts of romaine lettuce?
Hearts of romaine lettuce has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Hearts of romaine lettuce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Hearts of romaine lettuce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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