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

Change in food supply On the West Coast, upwelling typically occurs in the spring and summer when winds push warm surface water offshore, allowing deep, cold, nutrient-rich water to rise to the surface. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Wastewater treatment produces nutrient-rich dregs that can be processed into biosolids and spread on farmland, returning nitrogen and phosphorus to soils. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

The shift toward improving nutrient protection, delivery and bioavailability is already taking several forms across the industry. — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Other Problems Coffee Grounds May Cause Besides causing nutrient issues, coffee grounds can create conditions that make life harder for your orchids while attracting undesirable guests. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026