Synonyms of nutritious

nutritious

adjective

nu̇-ˈtri-shəs 

as in nutritional

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth

opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nutritional
• nutritive
• dietary
• nutrient
• nourishing
• healthy
• healthful
• beneficial
• enriched
• wholesome
• fortified
• dietetic
• salutary
• salubrious
• restorative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonnutritive
• fattening
• unhealthy
• unhealthful
• unwholesome
• nonnutritious
• insalubrious

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of nutritious

Nutrition Comparison Though frozen fruit is often thought of as less healthy than fresh fruit, research shows that frozen fruit is just as, if not more, nutritious than fresh fruit. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 3 Dec. 2024

Some helpful nutritious fruits are:3 Apples Blueberries Cherries Grapefruit Oranges Pomegranates 2. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

New ingredients and processes are leading toward egg substitutes that are not just more egg-like, but potentially more nutritious and better tasting than the original. —Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024

Sweet potatoes are a beloved and nutritious root vegetable, starring in some of our favorite dishes—from crispy fries to comforting casseroles and delicious pies. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024