Top Ten ANDI Scores
ANDI stands for "Aggregate Nutrient Density Index." An ANDI score shows the nutrient density of a food on a scale from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. ANDI scores are calculated by evaluating an extensive range of micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidant capacities.
GREEN VEGETABLES
|
Vegetable |
ANDI Score |
|
1. Mustard/Turnip/Collard Greens |
1000 |
|
2. Kale |
1000 |
|
3. Watercress |
1000 |
|
4. Bok Choy/Baby Bok Choy |
824 |
|
5. Spinach |
739 |
|
6. Broccoli Rabe |
715 |
|
7. Chinese/Napa Cabbage |
704 |
|
8. Brussels Sprouts |
672 |
|
9. Swiss Chard |
670 |
|
10. Arugula |
559 |
NONGREEN VEGETABLES
|
Vegetable |
ANDI Score |
|
1. Radish |
554 |
|
2. Bean Sprouts |
444 |
|
3. Red Pepper |
366 |
|
4. Radicchio |
359 |
|
5. Turnip |
337 |
|
6. Carrot |
336 |
|
7. Cauliflower |
295 |
|
8. Artichoke |
244 |
|
9. Tomato |
190 |
|
10. Butternut Squash |
156 |
FRUIT
|
Fruit |
ANDI Score |
|
1. Strawberries |
212 |
|
2. Blackberries |
178 |
|
3. Plum |
157 |
|
4. Raspberries |
145 |
|
5. Blueberries |
130 |
|
6. Papaya |
118 |
|
7. Orange |
109 |
|
8. Cantaloupe |
100 |
|
9. Kiwi |
97 |
|
10. Watermelon |
91 |
|
11. Peach |
73 |
|
12. Apple |
72 |
|
13. Cherries |
68 |
|
14. Pineapple |
64 |
|
15. Apricot |
60 |
Beans
|
Vegetable |
ANDI Score |
|
1. Lentils |
104 |
|
2. Red Kidney Beans |
100 |
|
3. Great Northern Beans |
94 |
|
4. Adzuki Beans |
84 |
|
5. Black Beans |
83 |
|
6. Black-Eyed Peas |
82 |
|
7. Pinto Beans |
61 |
|
8. Edamame |
58 |
|
9. Split Peas |
58 |
|
10. Chickpeas (Garbanzos) |
57 |
Nuts & Seeds
|
Nuts & Seeds |
ANDI Score |
|
1. Sunflower Seeds |
78 |
|
2. Sesame Seeds |
65 |
|
3. Flax Seeds |
65 |
|
4. Pumpkin Seeds |
52 |
|
5. Pistachios |
48 |
|
6. Pecans |
41 |
|
7. Almonds |
38 |
|
8. Walnuts |
34 |
|
9. Hazelnuts |
32 |
|
10. Cashews |
27 |