Romaine lettuce
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Low protein content
Romaine lettuce has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Mixed Leafy Salad (15).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Mixed Leafy Salad
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Mixed Leafy Salad - Shrimp and avocado saladGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g shrimp avocado salad
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g side
Side salad - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g spring
Spring Salad - Greek saladGI 20 · GL 1.2 per 100 g farmer's
- GI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g cabbage carrot lemon salad
Fresh cabbage and carrot salad with lemon and olive oil dressing - GI 40 · GL 4 per 100 g sweet and sour
Sweet and sour salad - +1 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 17 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.2 g |
| Natural | 1.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.04 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.06 g |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Rich in vitamins A and K
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein content
- Low energy density
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Romaine lettuce?
Romaine lettuce has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Romaine lettuce good for people with insulin resistance?
Romaine lettuce has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Mixed Leafy Salad has the lowest glycemic load?
Romaine lettuce has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Mixed Leafy Salad in this database (1 per 100 g).
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