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Low-calorie lettuce base with higher fat from creamy dressing
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Lettuce salad with creamy dressing (120 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 93.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 78% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
92
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 5% · Fat 74%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
78µg · 65% DV
Vitamin A
185µg · 21% DV
Folate
48µg · 12% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
310mg · 13% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
185mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.1µg · 4% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 92 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.8:1).
For the best texture, keep the lettuce and dressing in separate containers and combine them just before serving. Lettuce becomes watery and limp when it sits in dressing for too long.
A dressed salad is best eaten on the day it is made. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container and discard them the next day if the smell, appearance, or texture has changed.
No. Frozen lettuce turns limp and watery after thawing, and dairy- or mayonnaise-based dressings can separate.
Wash the leaves well but dry them thoroughly, ideally with a salad spinner. Add salt and creamy dressing immediately before serving to limit water release.
It pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, egg dishes, or bean-based patties. Since the dressing is rich, lighter mains with lemon, herbs, or spices make a good contrast.
A little yogurt, lemon zest, or chopped dill can soften a harsh or overly rich dressing. Fresh herbs and a small amount of mustard usually add balance better than adding sugar.
On its own, it is not a complete recovery meal because it provides little protein. Pair it with protein-rich foods such as chicken, eggs, cheese, tuna, or legumes after training.
There is no specific reason to avoid lettuce at night, but a creamy dressing may trigger reflux, bloating, or indigestion in sensitive people. Choose a smaller serving and a lighter dressing if this happens to you.
There can be a food-safety risk if homemade mayonnaise or another dressing contains raw egg. Use pasteurized eggs, and people who are pregnant, very young, older, or immunocompromised should avoid raw-egg dressings.
Creamy dressing gives the salad a richer texture and more filling taste, but it may also add more fat and saturated fat depending on the recipe. Oil and lemon dressing is typically fresher and lighter in character.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.