Which is healthier, Lettuce or Quinoa?

Lettuce wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein per 100g, while Quinoa has 120 calories and 4.4g protein.

How many calories are in Lettuce vs Quinoa?

Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g, while Quinoa contains 120 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lettuce or Quinoa?

Quinoa has more protein with 4.4g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Lettuce vs Quinoa

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lettuce 6

4 Quinoa

Vegetables vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lettuce	Quinoa	Better
Calories	15kcal	120kcal	Lettuce
Protein	1.4g	4.4g	Quinoa
Total Fat	0.2g	1.9g	Lettuce
Carbohydrates	2.9g	21.3g	Quinoa
Fiber	1.3g	2.8g	Quinoa
Sugar	0.8g	0.9g	Lettuce
Vitamin C	9.2mg	0mg	Lettuce
Calcium	36mg	17mg	Lettuce
Iron	0.9mg	1.5mg	Quinoa
Potassium	194mg	172mg	Lettuce

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lettuce

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

Quinoa

Protein: 4.4g Fat: 1.9g Carbs: 21.3g

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.