nutrient-dense

American  

[noo-tree-uhnt-dens] / ˈnu tri əntˌdɛns /

adjective

1. (of food) relatively rich in nutrients for the number of calories contained.

   A potato is a nutrient-dense carbohydrate.

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Other Word Forms

• nutrient density noun

Example Sentences

He says this particular salad range - which is larger, designed to be more filling and nutrient-dense - has proved popular, with Pret selling 40% more items than expected.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

It debuted a new nutrient-dense menu, created in collaboration with the wellness company Function.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Some ingredients commonly found in Chinese fine dining include qi-boosting gelatinous fish maw, collagen-rich bird’s nest and nutrient-dense sea cucumber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

These species need more nutrient-dense food than ruminants – grazers like cattle, sheep, goats and bison, with four-chambered stomachs that digest their food in stages.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024