Nutrition referenceIceberg lettuce is a crisp, pale-green lettuce with a mild flavor, used in salads and sandwiches. Per 100 g it provides about 17 calories with 3.4 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Iceberg lettuce is a crisp, round lettuce with tightly packed, pale-green leaves. It has a mild flavor and a crunchy texture and is widely used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Nutritionally, iceberg lettuce is very low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 17 kcal, 3.4 g of carbohydrates, 0.7 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat.
Iceberg lettuce is mostly water. For accurate tracking, weigh the lettuce and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of shredded lettuce (about 72 g) provides roughly 12 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 17.1 kcal | 3.4 g | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup shredded | 72 g | 12.3 kcal | 2.4 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 cups shredded | 144 g | 24.6 kcal | 4.9 g | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Iceberg lettuce provides about 17 calories per 100 g.
Yes. Iceberg lettuce provides only about 17 calories and 0.1 g of fat per 100 g.
Iceberg lettuce is mostly water and provides about 3.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
