nutrient-dense

[ noo-tree-uhnt-dens ]

adjective

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

   A potato is a nutrient-dense carbohydrate.

Other Words From

• nutrient density noun

Example Sentences

Smart snacks are nutrient dense; they have lower calories with healthy benefits.

From The Daily Beast

Studies on the nutrient content of common foods suggest that Paleo is a remarkably nutrient-dense diet.

From The Daily Beast