nutrient density
Food's vitamin richness
Nutrient density measures how many vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds a food provides relative to its calories.
Foods high in nutrient density—leafy greens, eggs, liver—pack substantial nutrition into modest portions.
Spinach has higher nutrient density than iceberg lettuce.
The concept helps distinguish between foods that merely fill you up and those that nourish.
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- balanced dietVaried nutritional intake
- leafy greensEdible plant foliage
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
bang for your buck · protein · antioxidants · phytochemicals · micronutrients · nutritional value · bioavailability · whole grains · omega-3 fatty acids · electrolytes · cruciferous vegetables · amino acids · nuts · weight management · dietary guidelines · dark leafy greens · superfoods · seeds
nutrient densityempty calories
Energy lacking nutrients
energy density · nutrient-poor · calorie density · junk food · nutrient deficiency
nutrient densityempty calories
Energy lacking nutrients
junk food · fast food · convenience food · white bread · soda