Food guide

Bibb Lettuce

A tender butterhead lettuce with more vitamin K and A than iceberg for a similar calorie cost.

VegetablesPlant-Based

Bibb Lettuce, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of bibb lettuce, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 13 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Bibb Lettuce
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	13 kcal	13 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	1.4 g	1.4 g	10.8 g
Carbohydrate	2.2 g	2.2 g	16.9 g
Fat	0.2 g	0.2 g	1.5 g
Fibre	1.1 g	1.1 g	8.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of bibb lettuce, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Bibb Lettuce
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	166 µg	166 µg	18%
Vitamin C	3.7 mg	3.7 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	1%
Vitamin K	102 µg	102 µg	85%
Thiamin	0.057 mg	0.057 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.062 mg	0.062 mg	5%
Niacin	0.36 mg	0.36 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.082 mg	0.082 mg	5%
Folate	73 µg	73 µg	18%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.15 mg	0.15 mg	3%
Choline	8.4 mg	8.4 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	35 mg	35 mg	3%
Iron	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	13 mg	13 mg	3%
Phosphorus	33 mg	33 mg	3%
Potassium	238 mg	238 mg	5%
Sodium	5 mg	5 mg	<1%
Zinc	0.2 mg	0.2 mg	2%
Selenium	0.6 µg	0.6 µg	1%
Copper	0.016 mg	0.016 mg	2%
Manganese	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	8%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat bibb lettuce?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
A tender butterhead lettuce with more vitamin K and A than iceberg for a similar calorie cost.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Eggs, Olive oil, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.