Lettuce vs Tomato
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 18), more protein (1.2g vs 0.9g), more fiber (1.3g vs 1.2g), less sugar (0.6g vs 2.6g), less sodium (5mg vs 5mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Lettuce
15 kcal
More Protein
Lettuce
1.2g
More Fiber
Lettuce
1.3g
Less Sugar
Lettuce
0.6g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Lettuce
15
Tomato
18
Proteinper 100g
Lettuce
1.2g
Tomato
0.9g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Lettuce
3g
Tomato
4g
Fatper 100g
Lettuce
0.2g
Tomato
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
Tomato
Per 100g:18 calories
Per cup (150g):27 calories
Per serving (85g):15 calories
Diet Compatibility
Lettuce
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Tomato
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Lettuce
- ✓Lower in calories (15 vs 18)
- ✓Higher in protein (1.2g vs 0.9g)
- ✓More fiber (1.3g vs 1.2g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (3g vs 4g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.6g vs 2.6g)
- ✓Lower sodium (5mg vs 5mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups