Nutrient Nina, the masked veggie detective

60 food mysteries

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Orange, strawberry, kiwi, carrot, broccoli, leafy greens and legumes

A rainbow of foods, a whole team of helpers! Every food has many nutrients. Here’s one vitamin or mineral clue for each.

60 of 60 foods

No single nutrient is “most important.” Different foods work together. Amounts change with the variety, portion and cooking method. Legumes here refer to cooked beans and peas.

Food nutrient reference: USDA FoodData Central ↗. Nutrient jobs: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.