5 Most Consumed Vegetables in the US

3. Lettuce, leaf and romaine

Total availability (pounds per capita): 12.6

The most widely consumed leafy green in the U.S., lettuce is popular in various cuisines including in salads and even in fast food. Lettuce alone is said to account for around 20% of the $21.8 billion that U.S. farmers earn from selling vegetables and melons. The vast majority, around 85%, of lettuce consumed in the U.S. is produced domestically as well, and the leading regions producing lettuce can vary depending on the time of the year, with Southern California dominating from mid-November through early April, and Central California taking the crown from April through mid-November.