Choosing the Most Nutritious Greens

Greens in the order of most nutritious:

  1. Dandelion: use young leaves.
  2. Arugula: Slight mustard green flavor.
  3. Kale: Use young leaves.
  4. Parsley: Helps bring out the flavor of others.
  5. Romaine: Somewhat strong taste.
  6. Spinach: High in nutrients but contains oxalates.
  7. Beet: Best if you use young and small leaves.
  8. Butter: Lettuce
  9. Endive: Contains oxalates. May affect calcium absorption.
  10. Iceberg: Most popular lettuce, least nutritious.

The top ten fruits and vegetables in overall nutritional content:

  1. Broccoli
  2. Cantaloupe
  3. Carrots
  4. Kale
  5. Mango
  6. Papaya
  7. Pumpkin
  8. Red bell peppers
  9. Spinach
  10. Sweet Potato

See also:
Selecting and Storing Greens
Prep, Cook and Dress Up Greens
Washing Spinach and Greens
Lettuce!

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