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

NutrientLettuceTomatoDifference
Calories15kcal18kcal-3.0kcal
Protein1.2g0.9g+0.3g
Carbohydrates3g4g-1.0g
Fat0.2g0.2g0.0g
Fiber1.3g1.2g+0.1g
Sugar0.6g2.6g-2.0g
Sodium5mg5mg0.0mg

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
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When to Choose Tomato

    Common Uses

    SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
    View full Tomato nutrition →