Leaf Lettuce vs American Cheese

Compare calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and fiber for these Well Informed menu items.

Quick answer

Leaf Lettuce is lowest in calories, while American Cheese gives the most protein.

Lowest calories

Leaf Lettuce

11 kcal

Highest protein

American Cheese

6 g protein

Lowest carbs

Leaf Lettuce

1 g carbs

Lowest sodium

Leaf Lettuce

20 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

Values are per listed serving and may vary by location or preparation.

Menu item	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sodium
Leaf LettuceSalad Greens	11 kcal	0 g	1 g	0 g	0.5 g	20 mg
American CheeseSalad Cheeses	110 kcal	6 g	1 g	9 g	0 g	340 mg

Choose Leaf Lettuce if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 11 calories per serving.

Choose American Cheese if you want the most protein. It has 6g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, Leaf Lettuce is the lighter sodium pick at 20mg.

Open these items in the Well Informed calculator to see combined calories and macros.