Which is healthier, Lettuce or Pasta?

Lettuce wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Lettuce vs Pasta?

Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lettuce or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Lettuce vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lettuce 6

4 Pasta

Vegetables vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lettuce	Pasta	Better
Calories	15kcal	131kcal	Lettuce
Protein	1.4g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	0.2g	1.1g	Lettuce
Carbohydrates	2.9g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	1.3g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	0.8g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	9.2mg	0mg	Lettuce
Calcium	36mg	7mg	Lettuce
Iron	0.9mg	0.5mg	Lettuce
Potassium	194mg	24mg	Lettuce

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lettuce

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

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

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.

Lettuce vs Pasta — Key Takeaway

Lettuce has 116 fewer calories per 100g than Pasta, making it the lighter option. For protein, Pasta leads with 5g per 100g.

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