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Iceberg Lettuce — RawB
Vegetables · #24 of 45

Iceberg Lettuce

Raw · Leafy Greens

47/100B tier
Calories14
Protein0.9g
Fiber1.2g
Sodium1mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 47 out of 100, #24 of 45 vegetables. Low energy density carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (5/100).

The short version: Crunchy water. The wedge salad's structural element, not its nutrition.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories14
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 10mg0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g4%
Protein 0.9g2%
Vitamin K 24mcg20%
Folate 29mcg7%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 47

Low energy density ×1097
Clean label ×1591
Fiber ×2571
Protein ×1043
Micronutrients ×405

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#24 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Iceberg Lettuce healthy?

It grades B — 47 out of 100, #24 of 45 vegetables in our system. Crunchy water. The wedge salad's structural element, not its nutrition.

How many calories are in Iceberg Lettuce?

14 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Iceberg Lettuce calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.