By Allegra Burton, MPH, RDNTuesday, 16 June 2015

Powerhouse Vegetables and Fruits

Kale may be on every menu and in every juicer, but there are 14 other greens that are more nutrient-dense than trendy kale. Wondering which are the most nutrient-dense “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables? Can you guess which ranked number one? Read on for the top 41...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a study that classified the most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. Here's their list and scores.

Powerhouse vegetables and fruits based on nutrient-density score.

Watercress	100.00
Chinese cabbage	91.99
Chard	89.27
Beet green	87.08
Spinach	86.43
Chicory	73.36
Leaf lettuce	70.73
Parsley	65.59
Romaine lettuce	63.48
Collard green	62.49
Turnip green	62.12
Mustard green	61.39
Endive	60.44
Chive	54.80
Kale	49.07
Dandelion green	46.34
Red pepper	41.26
Arugula	37.65
Broccoli	34.89
Pumpkin	33.82
Brussels sprout	32.23
Scallion	27.35
Kohlrabi	25.92
Cauliflower	25.13
Cabbage	24.51
Carrot	22.60
Tomato	20.37
Lemon	18.72
Iceberg lettuce	18.28
Strawberry	17.59
Radish	16.91
Winter squash (all varieties)	13.89
Orange	12.91
Lime	12.23
Grapefruit (pink and red)	11.64
Rutabaga	11.58
Turnip	11.43
Blackberry	11.39
Leek	10.69
Sweet potato	10.51
Grapefruit (white)	10.47