Description

Butterhead lettuce is a soft, tasty lettuce variation that gets its name because of its buttery flavor. Many consider it similar to cabbage as its shape and color (often coming in red) make them look quite alike. Some even refer to it as “cabbage lettuce.” On a lettuce scale with crunchy and watery on one end and leafy and soft on the other, Iceberg and Butterhead lettuce sit at opposite ends. While Iceberg lettuce is known for being extra crunchy and seemingly supplying a glass of water in one serving (Iceberg lettuce is more than 95% water.), Butterhead lettuce takes on more of a spinach vibe (but with a more mild flavor). It’s soft, leafy, mildly sweet, and delicious in so many ways!

Very low in calories, Butterhead lettuce contains sodium, fiber, vitamins C and D, iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.