So what’s the beef with eating iceberg lettuce? Iceberg lettuce is very low in calories and high in Vitamin K. A few decades ago, it was just about the only lettuce people were eating. 3.2 ounces is about 12.5 calories. At this rate you can eat the whole head!
Many of us grew up with this being the lettuce to put on tacos. It’s just not the same with spinach leaves or other lettuces. If you ask for a burger without a bun in a lettuce wrap it would probably be iceberg lettuce. There’s also a wedge salad but you need to be aware of the extra calories the toppings are. They can range from 200-800 calories or even more depending on what you add to them.
Iceberg got it name from the way it was transported – on ice. It traveled very well this way.
Yes there is more nutrition in other lettuces but why not mix it up with this iceberg lettuce for a little changeup to your salads. With it’s mild flavor it can adapt to many dressings without overpowering other ingredients.