Head of Iceberg Lettuce
What Is Iceberg Lettuce?
Iceberg Lettuce is a vegetable with tightly furled pale green leaves. It is characterized by a crisp and crunchy texture, and a mild, sweet flavor. Iceberg Lettuce grows in a spherical head that resembles cabbage.
Iceberg Lettuce is low in carbohydrates and has a low glycemic index of 32. One cup of shredded Iceberg Lettuce contains only 10 calories. Iceberg Lettuce helps with blood clotting, supports eye health and fetal development.
Iceberg Lettuce Nutrition
While Iceberg Lettuce has nutritional value, it is known as the salad green with the least amount of nutrition.
- Vitamins A, C and K
- Calcium
- Folic Acid
- Iron
- Folate
- Manganese
How To Prepare Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce adds a crisp and crunchy texture to lunch or dinner side dishes.
- Sandwiches
- Tacos
- Burgers
- Wraps
- Pasta Salad
- Vegetable Salad
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