Which is healthier, Broccoli or Lettuce?

Broccoli wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Broccoli has 34 calories and 2.8g protein per 100g, while Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein.

How many calories are in Broccoli vs Lettuce?

Broccoli contains 34 calories per 100g, while Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Broccoli or Lettuce?

Broccoli has more protein with 2.8g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Broccoli vs Lettuce

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Broccoli 6

4 Lettuce

Vegetables vs Vegetables

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Broccoli	Lettuce	Better
Calories	34kcal	15kcal	Lettuce
Protein	2.8g	1.4g	Broccoli
Total Fat	0.4g	0.2g	Lettuce
Carbohydrates	6.6g	2.9g	Broccoli
Fiber	2.6g	1.3g	Broccoli
Sugar	1.7g	0.8g	Lettuce
Vitamin C	89.2mg	9.2mg	Broccoli
Calcium	47mg	36mg	Broccoli
Iron	0.7mg	0.9mg	Lettuce
Potassium	316mg	194mg	Broccoli

Macronutrient Breakdown

Broccoli

Protein: 2.8g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 6.6g

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.