Iceberg Lettuce is known for its crisp texture and refreshing crunch. Its mild flavor makes it a versatile base for salads, wraps, and plant-forward meals.
Iceberg Lettuce forms tight, round heads made of pale green leaves that are especially crisp and refreshing. While its flavor is mild compared with darker leafy greens, its signature crunch makes it a favorite for chopped salads, sandwiches, and lettuce wraps.
Because iceberg lettuce contains a high amount of water, it adds hydration and freshness to meals. Its neutral taste allows dressings, herbs, grains, and vegetables to shine while still contributing satisfying texture.
For plant-based meals that benefit from lightness and crunch, iceberg lettuce offers a simple and refreshing foundation.
Key Benefits
• Supports hydration due to high water content
• Adds crisp texture to salads and wraps
• Supports digestive wellness with fiber
• Provides vitamin C and folate
• Helps build refreshing plant-forward meals
Key Nutrients
• Vitamin C
• Folate
• Fiber
• Potassium
• Vitamin K
• Antioxidants
Nutrition Facts (per 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce)
• Calories: ~10
• Carbs: ~2 g
• Fiber: ~1 g
• Protein: ~1 g
• Fat: ~0 g
• Sugar: ~1 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Easy Ways to Eat Iceberg Lettuce
• Use as the base for chopped salads
• Add crunch to tacos and wraps
• Make lettuce wraps filled with beans or vegetables
• Layer into sandwiches or veggie burgers
• Toss with citrus vinaigrette for a refreshing salad
• Chop into grain bowls for texture
How to Choose and Store
How to choose
Look for firm, compact heads with crisp pale green leaves and no browning.
How to store
• Store in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Keep loosely wrapped to maintain freshness
How long it lasts
About 1–2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Pairs Well With
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Cucumbers
• Carrots
• Beans
• Corn
• Citrus dressings
Conditions Iceberg Lettuce May Help Support
This section is not medical advice.
Iceberg lettuce may support:
• Hydration support
• Digestive health support
• Balanced plant-forward nutrition
• Light and refreshing meal patterns
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