How nutritious is iceberg lettuce?
Of all lettuces, this pale green variety (also called head lettuce) is the least nutritious, providing only very small amounts of vitamins, minerals and fiber. On the positive side, like all lettuces, iceberg is very low in calories (8 per cup, chopped) – and its high water content may help fill you up, so if you eat a salad with a meal, you might eat fewer calori…
