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Researcher Jennifer Di Noia of William Paterson University in the USA identified and outlined 41 nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits that is considered an important part of a healthy diet.

17 Different Nutrients were Compared in the Study!

Research team compared the nutrients are 17 types (potassium, fiber, protein, calcium, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin A, which Dr. led, B6, B12, C, D, E, K ). If you replace these nutrients in the average calorie intake 2,000kcal of the day, we calculated that it contains how much of the nutrients in vegetables and fruits 100g to be examined scientifically.

Best 10 “Nutritious Vegetables” Ranking.

#10 – Collard Greens

(62.49 points)
Collard Greens is nutritious healthy leafy vegetables that very popular in the southern United States. A classic dish is stir-fried with pork and garlic and it is also used as a raw material for a green juice health drink.

#9 – Romaine Lettuce

(63.48 points)
Romaine Lettuce originated from Italy and its leaves are thicker in comparison with regular lettuce. It is the main ingredient in Caesar salads.

#8 – Parsley

(65.59 points)
Parsley is a highly nutritional herb that is used as ingredient or topping in many different dishes. It provides an excellent source of iron and other minerals for health.

#7 – Leaf Lettuce

(70.73 points)
Leaf Lettuce is the generic name of an overlapping bowl shaped leaf vegetable that is extremely popular in salads and sandwiches all over the world. It is a good source of Vitamin C, iron, and calcium.

#6 – Endive

(73.36 points) A type of lettuce grass that originated from the Mediterranean region and is similar to leaf lettuce. Used as a main ingredient in salads, it is effective in reducing high blood pressure.

#5 – Spinach

(86.43 points) A popular leafy vegetable all over the world which has excellent nutritional value. It is full of vitamins and minerals and it particularly rich in iron.

#4 – Beets

(87.08 points) This red root vegetable is an impressive vegetable and can be used either in soups or salads. The leaves contain nutrients that improves the flow of blood in the body.

#3 – Swiss Chard

(89.27 points) This type of leafy spinach is capable of growing all year round and is grown all over the world. It is rich in potassium and other minerals and vitamins.

#2 – Bok Choy

(91.99 points) bok choy is a nutrient-rich healthy leafy vegetables. In particular, it is full of beta-carotene, which is effective in the prevention of eye diseases (deficiency in Vitamin A) and other maladies.

#1 – Watercress

(100 points) Rich in beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamin C, watercress offer a very good nutritional balance. In France, it is called “health grass” and it has been used as a nourishment-tonic for centuries.

These 10 vegetables offer the best in nutritional value. Some countries, some of these are not so popular for consumers at this time but in order to maintain health, these nutritious greens could be incorporated in their daily eating habits!