Iceberg vs green leaf lettuce
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw:
14.0kcal
Lettuce, green leaf, raw:
15.0kcal
Protein
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw:
0.9g
Lettuce, green leaf, raw:
1.4g
Carbs
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw:
3.0g
Lettuce, green leaf, raw:
2.9g
Fat
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw:
0.1g
Lettuce, green leaf, raw:
0.1g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw has fewer calories (14 vs 15 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Lettuce, green leaf, raw has more protein (1.36g vs 0.9g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Lettuce, green leaf, raw has fewer carbs (2.87g vs 2.97g)
Better for Digestion
Lettuce, green leaf, raw has more fiber (1.3g vs 1.2g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw | Lettuce, green leaf, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 14 | 15 |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.0g | 2.9g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.3g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 10mg | 28mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 25mcg | 370mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 9.2mg |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 18mg | 36mg |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.9mg |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 13mg |
| Potassium | 141mg | 194mg |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
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