How many carbs are in lettuce, cooked?
1 cup of lettuce, cooked contains about 2.9g of carbohydrate, 1.7g net carbs after subtracting 1.2g of fiber, 1.1g of protein, and 37 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (86g) | 2.9g | 1.2g | 1.7g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 3.3g | 1.4g | 1.9g |
Net carbs in lettuce, cooked
1 cup of lettuce, cooked contains 1.7g of net carbs — total carbs (2.9g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for lettuce, cooked (per 100g)
- Calories: 43 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 3.3g
- Dietary fiber: 1.4g
- Sugars: 1.6g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Fat: 3.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2345472). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in lettuce, cooked?
1 cup of lettuce, cooked contains about 2.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 1.7g.
How many net carbs are in lettuce, cooked?
Net carbs in 1 cup of lettuce, cooked are about 1.7g — that is total carbs (2.9g) minus dietary fiber (1.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is lettuce, cooked good for diabetics?
Lettuce, cooked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is lettuce, cooked keto-friendly?
Whether lettuce, cooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 1.7g of net carbs.