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

The intake of protein helps GLP-1 users preserve muscle, as the medication can suppress appetite and require users to consume nutrient-dense food to avoid muscle loss. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Despite this, the megacluster has been overlooked until now, possibly in part because bacteria in labs are often grown in nutrient-rich media. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026

Often, nutrient-rich waters fueled by fertilizer runoff from farm fields or sewage from cities are the sources that stimulate algal growth. — Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Plant growth can also vary from week to week based upon fluctuations in air and soil temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels, sun exposure, and nutrient availability. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026