Iceberg lettuce is about 25-30 centimeters in diameter, medium to large in size, and similar in shape to cabbage. Its sturdy head is surrounded by crunchy leaves that are wide, thick, and crisp. The leaves are water-rich.
The particular cultivar determines the colour of the leaves. However, the outer leaves are typically green, while the inner leaves are yellow or translucent white. Crispy and juicy flavoured, iceberg lettuce has a mild, sweet flavor.
This lettuce belongs to the Asteraceae family and is botanically called Lactuca sativa. It has dozens of cultivars all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and seasons.
As soon as the lettuce is harvested, it is packed into cartons and immediately deprived of oxygen, then vacuum cooled in cold rooms to remove field heat. By doing so, the lettuce does not break down quickly. Unlike most lettuce varieties, iceberg lettuce does not come in both green and red forms (for example green cabbage or red cabbage).
The versatility of iceberg lettuce in culinary applications, long storage life, and crunchy texture make it a favorite among consumers and chefs.
Iceberg lettuce also contains fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C in addition to potassium, iron, and calcium.
Scientific name of Iceberg Lettuce
Lactuca L. Sativa
Other names of Iceberg Lettuce
- Crisphead Lettuce
- Head Lettuce
Nutrition facts of Iceberg Lettuce
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.14 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 0.9 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.97 | GRAM | 1% |
Calories by source in Iceberg Lettuce:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Iceberg Lettuce = 76%
- Calories by fat in Iceberg Lettuce = 8%
- Calories by protein in Iceberg Lettuce = 16%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Iceberg Lettuce:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Iceberg Lettuce = 76%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Iceberg Lettuce = 18%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Iceberg Lettuce = 6%
Detailed vitamin profile of Iceberg Lettuce, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Iceberg Lettuce, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Availability of Iceberg Lettuce
- Iceberg lettuce is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Iceberg Lettuce
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