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To: Red Badger
The full CDC list from best to worst. I'm surprised to see leaf lettuce so high and cauliflower and broccoli so low.
ItemNutrient Density Score
Watercress100
Chinese cabbage91.99
Chard89.27
Beet green87.08
Spinach86.43
Chicory73.36
Leaf lettuce70.73
Parsley65.59
Romaine lettuce63.48
Collard green62.49
Turnip green62.12
Mustard green61.39
Endive60.44
Chive54.8
Kale49.07
Dandelion green46.34
Red pepper41.26
Arugula37.65
Broccoli34.89
Pumpkin33.82
Brussels sprout32.23
Scallion27.35
Kohlrabi25.92
Cauliflower25.13
Cabbage24.51
Carrot22.6
Tomato20.37
Lemon18.72
Iceberg lettuce18.28
Strawberry17.59
Radish16.91
Winter squash (all varieties)13.89
Orange12.91
Lime12.23
Grapefruit (pink and red)11.64
Rutabaga11.58
Turnip11.43
Blackberry11.39
Leek10.69
Sweet potato10.51
Grapefruit (white)10.47

26 posted on 11/13/2024 11:29:23 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“President Trump sells out Madison Square Garden -- Kamala sells out America”)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

One possible explanation of the seeming disparity between lettuce and say broccoli is that these analyses are performed on a dry-weight basis, so you’d have to eat three heads of lettuce which is mostly water to equal the nutritional value of a small stem of broccoli.


32 posted on 11/13/2024 11:39:15 AM PST by SpaceBar
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Where’s the Heart of Palm (palmetto)? My fav.


47 posted on 11/13/2024 11:52:50 AM PST by PfromHoGro (Orwell was optimistic.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Where is Broccoli Rabe (Rapini)? It has to be top 5.


76 posted on 11/13/2024 12:40:37 PM PST by Mozzafiato
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