Lettuce vs Carrot
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Lettuce is generally healthier
Lettuce comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (15 vs 41), more protein (1.2g vs 0.9g), less sugar (0.6g vs 6g), less sodium (5mg vs 69mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Lettuce
15 kcal
More Protein
Lettuce
1.2g
More Fiber
Carrot
2.8g
Less Sugar
Lettuce
0.6g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Lettuce
15
Carrot
41
Proteinper 100g
Lettuce
1.2g
Carrot
0.9g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Lettuce
3g
Carrot
10g
Fatper 100g
Lettuce
0.2g
Carrot
0.2g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Lettuce
Per 100g:15 calories
Per cup (150g):23 calories
Per serving (85g):13 calories
Carrot
Per 100g:41 calories
Per cup (150g):62 calories
Per serving (85g):35 calories
Diet Compatibility
Lettuce
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Carrot
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Lettuce
- ✓Lower in calories (15 vs 41)
- ✓Higher in protein (1.2g vs 0.9g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (3g vs 10g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.6g vs 6g)
- ✓Lower sodium (5mg vs 69mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Carrot
- ✓More fiber (2.8g vs 1.3g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups