When I was on induction I would just put it in the cup and let it lay it wasn't much, but now I don't worry about it. Also some lettuce has less carbs per cup then other kinds. I usually don't eat lettuce now though. I make my salads out of baby greens or spinach which is yummy. I buy the earthbound farms organic spinach which says is 7 carbs per 3 cups but has 7 grams of fiber. It sounds too good to be true so I count it as 2 carbs. It makes alot of salad if you are worried about not eating enough and staying under your limit.