'Powerhouse' Produce: Researchers Rank the Top Fruits and Vegetables for Health

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Among fruits and vegetables, leafy greens rank as the top "powerhouse" foods, according to a new ranking of produce items based on their nutrient content.

Watercress snagged the No. 1 spot, and other leafy greens rank in the top 10, according to the study. [Full story: Watercress Named Top 'Powerhouse' Veggie]

Here is the full list of all 41 foods, with their nutrient density scores:

Watercress: 100.00

Chinese cabbage: 91.99

Chard: 89.27

Beet greens: 87.08

Spinach: 86.43

Chicory: 73.36

Leaf lettuce: 70.73

Parsley: 65.59

Romaine lettuce: 63.48

Collard greens: 62.49

Turnip greens: 62.12

Mustard greens: 61.39

Endive: 60.44

Chive: 54.80

Kale: 49.07

Dandelion greens: 46.34

Red pepper: 41.26

Arugula: 37.65

Broccoli: 34.89

Pumpkin: 33.82

Brussels spouts: 32.23

Scallions: 27.35

Kohirabi: 25.92

Cauliflower: 25.13

Cabbage: 24.51

Carrot: 22.60

Tomato: 20.37

Lemon: 18.72

Iceberg Lettuce: 18.28

Strawberry: 17.59

Radish: 16.91

Winter squash (all varities): 13.89

Orange: 12.91

Lime: 12.23

Grapefruit (pink and red): 11.64

Rutabaga: 11.58

Turnip: 11.43

Blackberry: 11.39

Leek: 10.69

Sweet potato: 10.51

Grapefruit (white): 10.47

Live Science Staff
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