Whole foods tend to be loaded with nutrients.
In general, getting your nutrients from foods is better than getting them from supplements.
That being said, some foods are much more nutritious than others.
In some cases, one serving of a food can satisfy more than 100% of your daily requirements for one or more nutrients.
Here are 8 healthy foods that contain higher amounts of certain nutrients than multivitamins.
1. Kale
Kale is extremely healthy.
It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, and is particularly high in vitamin K1.
Vitamin K1 is essential for blood clotting and may play a role in bone health.
One cup, or 67 grams, of fresh kale contains the following nutrients in extremely high amounts:
- Vitamin K1: 900% of the RDI.
- Vitamin C: 134% of the RDI.
- Copper: 111% of the RDI.
Furthermore, kale is also high in fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium and iron.
Bottom Line: Kale contains very high amounts of vitamin K1, vitamin C and copper. A single serving of fresh kale provides over 100% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) for these nutrients.
2. Seaweed
Iodine deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world, affecting nearly one-third of the global population.
