Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for little gem lettuce
Best swap for little gem lettuce: Romaine lettuce heart, 1:1; very close in crunch and flavor.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Little Gem Lettuce?
The best swap for Little Gem Lettuce is Romaine Lettuce Heart, 1:1; very close in crunch and flavor. Another option is Butter Lettuce, 1:1; softer, less crisp. You may also see Little Gem Lettuce sold as Baby Cos Lettuce. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce heart | 1:1; very close in crunch and flavor |
| Butter lettuce | 1:1; softer, less crisp |
| Baby cos lettuce | Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1. |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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