Lettuce
Other names Lettuces
Lettuce: low in salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateLow
Lettuce is low in salicylate, with the pale heart lower than the dark outer leaves. Iceberg and butterhead sit at the bottom of the lettuce range.
- 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 lettuce affect?
Lettuce is notable for salicylate. Clear on histamine, tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does lettuce contain salicylate?
Lettuce contains only low levels of salicylate. Lettuce is low in salicylate, with the pale heart lower than the dark outer leaves. Iceberg and butterhead sit at the bottom of the lettuce range. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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