Which is healthier, Beet or Lettuce?

Lettuce wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Beet has 43 calories and 1.6g protein per 100g, while Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein.

How many calories are in Beet vs Lettuce?

Beet contains 43 calories per 100g, while Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Beet or Lettuce?

Beet has more protein with 1.6g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Beet vs Lettuce

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Beet 4

5 Lettuce

Vegetables vs Vegetables

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Beet	Lettuce	Better
Calories	43kcal	15kcal	Lettuce
Protein	1.6g	1.4g	Beet
Total Fat	0.2g	0.2g	Tie
Carbohydrates	9.6g	2.9g	Beet
Fiber	2.8g	1.3g	Beet
Sugar	6.8g	0.8g	Lettuce
Vitamin C	4.9mg	9.2mg	Lettuce
Calcium	16mg	36mg	Lettuce
Iron	0.8mg	0.9mg	Lettuce
Potassium	325mg	194mg	Beet

Macronutrient Breakdown

Beet

Protein: 1.6g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 9.6g

Lettuce

Protein: 1.4g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 2.9g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.

Beet vs Lettuce — Key Takeaway

Beet and Lettuce have fairly similar nutritional profiles overall.

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