Which is healthier, Carrot or Lettuce?

Lettuce wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Carrot has 41 calories and 0.9g protein per 100g, while Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein.

How many calories are in Carrot vs Lettuce?

Carrot contains 41 calories per 100g, while Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Carrot or Lettuce?

Lettuce has more protein with 1.4g per 100g compared to 0.9g.

Carrot vs Lettuce

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Carrot 3

6 Lettuce

Vegetables vs Vegetables

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Carrot	Lettuce	Better
Calories	41kcal	15kcal	Lettuce
Protein	0.9g	1.4g	Lettuce
Total Fat	0.2g	0.2g	Tie
Carbohydrates	9.6g	2.9g	Carrot
Fiber	2.8g	1.3g	Carrot
Sugar	4.7g	0.8g	Lettuce
Vitamin C	5.9mg	9.2mg	Lettuce
Calcium	33mg	36mg	Lettuce
Iron	0.3mg	0.9mg	Lettuce
Potassium	320mg	194mg	Carrot

Macronutrient Breakdown

Carrot

Protein: 0.9g 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.