Lettuce
veg · base score 0.5 · also listed as lettuce
What is it?
Lettuce is a vegetable ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- lettuce
Common questions about lettuce
Is Lettuce good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain lettuce?
2 UK products list lettuce as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is lettuce called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: lettuce. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade lettuce?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What does lettuce add to dog food?
Lettuce is a low-calorie vegetable that adds moisture and fibre to wet foods and treats. It contributes small amounts of vitamins. On UK labels it appears as lettuce.
Is lettuce safe for dogs to eat?
Lettuce is safe for most dogs in small amounts, though it offers limited nutrition. Some dogs may find it hard to digest; speak to your vet if your dog shows signs of an upset stomach.
