KETO VERDICTYES
Butter lettuce is excellent for keto with ~1.1g net carbs per 100g. Its soft, delicate leaves and mild, slightly sweet flavor make it perfect for wraps, salads, and lettuce cups—an easy low-carb way to add volume and crunch.
Is Butter Lettuce Keto?
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YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
1.1gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 2.2g
- Fiber
- 1.1g
- Protein
- 1.4g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Calories
- 13
Butter lettuce is excellent for keto with ~1.1g net carbs per 100g. Its soft, delicate leaves and mild, slightly sweet flavor make it perfect for wraps, salads, and lettuce cups—an easy low-carb way to add volume and crunch.
- Net carbs (100 g)1.1g
- Protein (100 g)1.4g
- Fat (100 g)0.2g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
1.1g
Total Carbs
2.2g
Fiber
1.1g
Protein
1.4g
Fat
0.2g
Calories
13
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Extremely low net carbs: ~1.1g per 100g leaves plenty of room for other foods
- Very low calorie: ~13 kcal per 100g supports weight-loss goals and volume eating
- Tender texture: Soft, buttery leaves are easy to eat and digest
- Mild, slightly sweet flavor: Great for those who find other greens too bitter
- Perfect for wraps: Cup-shaped leaves hold fillings beautifully without tearing
- High water content: Naturally hydrating and refreshing
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
LETTUCE CUPS
Use whole leaves as cups for Asian-style ground pork or chicken with ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
DELICATE SALAD
Tear butter lettuce into bite-sized pieces, dress with light vinaigrette, and top with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled goat cheese.
BURGER WRAPS
Use several layers of butter lettuce leaves to wrap burgers. The tender leaves conform to the burger shape and provide a gentle, fresh wrapper.
SPRING ROLLS
Wrap cooked shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and herbs in butter lettuce leaves. Serve with a keto-friendly peanut or ginger dipping sauce.
WEDGE STYLE
Cut into quarters and serve wedge-style with blue cheese dressing, bacon bits, and cherry tomatoes for an elegant presentation.
TACO SHELLS
Use individual leaves as mini taco shells for ground beef, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. The mild flavor won't compete with bold taco seasonings.