I think it depends on what the finished food item is. In a regular salad, yes - lettuce is better. But if you are making coleslaw or corned beef and cabbage - cabbage would be better. read more
Some people do not like cabbage because of it's strong flavor. Some like it raw but not cooked or vice versa. Some people like iceberg lettuce but they do not care for mixed greens, microgreens, escarole, beet and turnip greens etc. and other more flavorful lettuces. read more
Lettuce is likely more susceptible to pests. Also it has more surface area than cabbage or broccoli, therefore it can catch more pesticides on its leaves. This page may be out of date. read more
Most people think that lettuce and cabbage are essentially the same things. They are both green and leafy, and generally rejected by most of the children of America. However, when it comes to nutrition, taste, appearance, and how to grow it, lettuce and cabbage are actually extremely different. read more