Romaine lettuce

vegetables

Romaine lettuce

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.7

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Romaine lettuce Healthy?

Yes — Romaine lettuce is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
17kcal
Protein
1.2g
Carbs
3.3g
Fat
0.3g
Fiber
2.1g
Sugar
1.2g
Sodium
8mg

Diet Ratings

Keto10/10APPROVED

Romaine lettuce contains approximately 1.2g net carbs per 100g raw. Excellent keto staple with minimal carbohydrate impact. Perfect base for salads and wraps in ketogenic meal planning.

Vegan9/10APPROVED

Whole plant leafy green with no animal products or derivatives. Good source of vitamins K, A, and folate with minimal calories.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Leafy green with minimal carbohydrates and no anti-nutrients. Unprocessed and fully paleo-compliant.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Leafy green with good folate and vitamin K content. Low calorie, high water content. Foundation for Mediterranean salads dressed with olive oil and vinegar.

Carnivore2/10AVOID

Leafy green plant vegetable with minimal nutritional value for carnivores. Plant-derived and contains carbohydrates.

Whole3010/10APPROVED

Romaine lettuce is a whole leafy green with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30 rules.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Romaine lettuce is low-FODMAP at standard servings (2 cups raw or 60g). Monash University has tested and confirmed low-FODMAP status with generous portions permitted.

DASH9/10APPROVED

Excellent DASH leafy green. Very low sodium, good potassium source, rich in fiber and micronutrients. Core DASH vegetable.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Extremely low-glycemic leafy green with minimal net carbs. Ideal Zone vegetable for unlimited consumption within meal structure. Excellent base for Zone meals.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Good source of vitamin K, folate, and antioxidants. Low calorie, hydrating, supports digestive health. Minimal pro-inflammatory compounds.

GLP-1 Friendly8/10APPROVED

Extremely low-calorie, high-water-content vegetable with fiber and micronutrients. Minimal fat, easy to digest, and portion-friendly. Excellent base for nutrient-dense meals without GI stress.

Controversy Index

Score range: 210/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.7Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Romaine lettuce

Keto 10/10
  • 1.2g net carbs per 100g
  • Leafy green vegetable
  • Negligible carbohydrate impact
  • Versatile keto staple
Vegan 9/10
  • 100% plant-based
  • Whole food
  • High water content
  • Nutrient-rich
Paleo 9/10
  • Leafy green
  • Low-carb
  • No anti-nutrients
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Folate content
  • Vitamin K rich
  • Salad foundation
  • Low calorie density
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole vegetable
  • No excluded ingredients
  • Unprocessed
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Very low fructan content
  • Very low GOS content
  • Tested by Monash University
DASH 9/10
  • Very low sodium
  • Potassium-rich
  • Good fiber
  • Micronutrient dense
Zone 9/10
  • Negligible glycemic load
  • High water content
  • Minimal calories
  • Excellent meal foundation
  • Vitamin K and folate
  • Antioxidants
  • Low calorie
  • Hydrating
  • Very low calorie density
  • High water content
  • Minimal fat
  • Good fiber for volume
  • Supports hydration
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