Synonyms of nutrient

nutrient

adjective

ˈnü-trē-ənt 

as in nutritional

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth

a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nutrient

Watch the next revision of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and any American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association statements that name specific flavonoid sources by food, not nutrient class. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

For people looking to add nutrient density without a heavy sugar hit, veggie-forward juices are generally the safer daily choice. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

At a time when industrial agriculture has become over-reliant on synthetic chemical inputs and stripping our food of nutrient density and quality, Rodale Institute is not waiting any longer to take meaningful action. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

This program combines personalized guidance, osteoporosis-specific exercises, and nutrient optimization strategies, creating a potential pathway for building stronger bones. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 20 July 2026