Why You Shouldn't Eat Iceberg Lettuce: The Nutritional Trade-Offs
                                
                                
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                                With a 96% water content, iceberg lettuce offers a satisfying crunch but significantly less nutritional value than darker, leafier counterparts. The question isn't whether it's bad for you, but rather if its benefits are worth the nutritional trade-off compared to superior alternatives.