1. Which has more fiber: a) lettuce, b) tomatoes, or c) cucumbers?
b) Tomatoes! Tomatoes have the most fiber, iceberg lettuce the least. Compare a cup of chopped lettuce (less than a gram of fiber) to cucumber (about 1 gram) to tomato (about 2 grams per cup). Add broccoli florets (4 grams) plus some shredded cabbage (about 2 more grams) to boost the fiber.
Comment: Sunday, December 21, 2008 11:19:00 AM - 
marques garcia, personal trainer said...
The most important factor in weight loss is adding fiber to your diet.
Comment: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:15:00 PM - 
Vern said...
I am on a low income budget so I knew this would be filled with Myths called 'Truth' and I know that this can't be truthfully the low and I can't afford tomatoes at all so I don't buy them and from the news, they have to overcharge for them to make it worthwhile, since Nafta Gatt and our nation gave our Tomato jobs to Mexico, our Flu buddies.
Comment: Thursday, July 02, 2009 7:18:00 AM - said...
For 100 grams lettuce is richest in fibre (1.4g), than tomatoes (1.2g) and cucumber (0.5 g)!
Comment: Friday, July 17, 2009 8:14:00 AM - L'Briska said...
If certain veggies are not in your budget, try growing your own..that is super cheap and very rewarding!
Comment: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:05:00 AM - jdh said...
Just be sure to try and get organic - tomatoes are one of the worst conventional fruit/vegetables out there for pesticide residue (that you cannot wash off).
Comment: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:57:00 AM - said...
Hey, people. The most important factor in losing weight isn't fiber...it's burning more cals than you eat. Duh. Fiber is filling and is good for your digestive system, though. Also, it totally depends on the type of lettuce--red leaf, green leaf, romaine, and definitely uncooked spinach ALL have significantly more fiber in them than iceberg OR cucumbers, and more than tomatoes in the case of the spinach.
Comment: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:51:00 PM - said...
Hi Vern,
I agree that eating healthy is costly but one way to save money is to start your own vegetable patch. Also, throw in some herbs and spices. Not only will you save money you will also get better produce. Let's face it the produce found in grocery stores is beat up and withered.
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