Iceberg lettuce
Iceberg lettuce: low in salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateLow
Iceberg measures 2.6 mg of salicylate per kilogram, and the survey measured the other lettuces alongside it: butter at 8.9 and cos at 15.7. Iceberg is the mildest of the three by a wide margin, which is the useful fact here: low is not nothing, and it is still the one to choose.
Sources· 1
- Malakar S, Gibson PR, Barrett JS & Muir JG, J Food Compos Anal 57 (2017), 31-39 - salicylic acid measured by GC-MS in 112 common foods, reported per serve as well as per kilogram
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does iceberg lettuce affect?
Iceberg lettuce is notable for salicylate. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does iceberg lettuce contain salicylate?
Iceberg lettuce contains only low levels of salicylate. Iceberg measures 2.6 mg of salicylate per kilogram, and the survey measured the other lettuces alongside it: butter at 8.9 and cos at 15.7. Iceberg is the mildest of the three by a wide margin, which is the useful fact here: low is not nothing, and it is still the one to choose. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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