Providing many beneficial nutrients relative to its amount.
Reach for it when describing food that supplies substantial nutrients relative to energy or amount
Beans are nutrient-dense and affordable enough for weekly meals.
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everyday
Fits when broad health-supporting food quality is enough
Careful Nutritious does not state density or comparison.
warm
Fits when abundance of useful nutrients deserves emphasis
Careful Rich does not identify the denominator.
warm
Fits when minimally processed satisfying food is being praised
Careful Wholesome is culturally loaded and scientifically vague.
professional
high-nutrient
Fits when measured nutrient content is the point
Careful The phrase needs the nutrients and serving named.
professional
micronutrient-rich
Fits when vitamins and minerals specifically are abundant
Careful The term overlooks protein and other macronutrients.
literary
Fits when sustaining benefit suits human-centered prose
Careful Nourishing can be figurative or subjective.
nutrient-dense food
Beans are a nutrient-dense food that stores well.
nutrient-dense meal
The kitchen served a nutrient-dense meal after training.
choose nutrient-dense options
The guide helps families choose nutrient-dense options within budget.
Keep in mind
Nutrient density depends on the chosen nutrients, serving, energy basis, and dietary need; it is not a complete verdict on a food.
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