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Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce
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Iceberg lettuce is a low-calorie, water-rich vegetable, lower in nutrients than darker leafy greens but still contributing fiber, vitamin K, and folate per USDA FoodData Central. Like all leafy greens, it has been linked historically to occasional foodborne illness outbreaks, and FDA recommends standard food-safety practices.
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545 products
What it is
A crisp head lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata); used raw in salads and sandwiches.
Whole-food vegetable; provides crunch, water, and minor amounts of vitamins.
What regulators actually say
"Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw - Energy 14 kcal, Vitamin K 24.1 µg, Folate 29 µg per 100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food (vegetable)
European Union — EFSA
Standard food
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