Which is healthier, Lettuce or Salsa?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein per 100g, while Salsa has 36 calories and 1.5g protein.

How many calories are in Lettuce vs Salsa?

Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g, while Salsa contains 36 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Lettuce or Salsa?

Salsa has more protein with 1.5g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Lettuce vs Salsa

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Lettuce 4

4 Salsa

Vegetables vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Lettuce	Salsa	Better
Calories	15kcal	36kcal	Lettuce
Protein	1.4g	1.5g	Salsa
Total Fat	0.2g	0.2g	Tie
Carbohydrates	2.9g	7g	Salsa
Fiber	1.3g	1.5g	Salsa
Sugar	0.8g	4g	Lettuce
Vitamin C	9.2mg	4mg	Lettuce
Calcium	36mg	24mg	Lettuce
Iron	0.9mg	0.9mg	Tie
Potassium	194mg	297mg	Salsa

Macronutrient Breakdown

Lettuce

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

Salsa

Protein: 1.5g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 7g

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 Salsa — Key Takeaway

Lettuce and Salsa have fairly similar nutritional profiles overall.

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