How many carbs are in lettuce, for use on a sandwich?
Guideline amount on regular sandwich of lettuce, for use on a sandwich contains about 0.2g of carbohydrate, 0.1g net carbs after subtracting 0.1g of fiber, 0.1g of protein, and 1 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guideline amount on regular sandwich (8g) | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Guideline amount on large sandwich (16g) | 0.5g | 0.2g | 0.3g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 2.9g | 1.2g | 1.7g |
Net carbs in lettuce, for use on a sandwich
Guideline amount on regular sandwich of lettuce, for use on a sandwich contains 0.1g of net carbs — total carbs (0.2g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). 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, for use on a sandwich (per 100g)
- Calories: 14 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 2.9g
- Dietary fiber: 1.2g
- Sugars: 1.4g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Fat: 0.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2345810). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in lettuce, for use on a sandwich?
Guideline amount on regular sandwich of lettuce, for use on a sandwich contains about 0.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 0.1g.
How many net carbs are in lettuce, for use on a sandwich?
Net carbs in Guideline amount on regular sandwich of lettuce, for use on a sandwich are about 0.1g — that is total carbs (0.2g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is lettuce, for use on a sandwich good for diabetics?
Lettuce, for use on a sandwich 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, for use on a sandwich keto-friendly?
Whether lettuce, for use on a sandwich fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (Guideline amount on regular sandwich) provides about 0.1g of net carbs.