What Are The Most Nutrient Dense Vegetables?

What are the most nutrient dense vegetables? Let’s start off talking about Spinach as it is a nutrient dense vegetable. One cup of Spinach provides about 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and it contains 7 calories.

The main benefit of spinach is its high antioxidant effect. Anytime you can consume any food that has a high antioxidant effect you know it will reduce the risk of many chronic health diseases.

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Broccoli

Broccoli is another nutrient dense vegetable that has good nutrients such as Vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and potassium.

Brussel Sprouts

Brussels sprouts is also a nutrient dense vegetable. It contains a reliable source of fiber which is loaded with folate, magnesium, Vitamin C, A, K, and potassium. And this vegetable has a high antioxidant effect.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a high fiber nutrient dense vegetable. ½ cup of asparagus contains about 33% of the daily value for folate. It also contains selenium, Vitamin K, thiamine, and riboflavin.

Peas

Peas are a great starchy nutrient dense vegetable that contains 9 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein. Other vitamins and minerals peas contain are Vitamin A, C, K as well as riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, and folate. The fiber in peas is great for supporting positive digestive health while promoting positive bacteria for gut health.

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is also a nutrient dense vegetable that contains 3 grams of fiber and protein. And other nutrients it contains are folate, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

The Bottom Line is the most nutrient dense vegetable are cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, Brussel sprouts, peas, etc.

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