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

Pairing hummus with vegetables creates a satisfying, nutrient-dense snack that isn’t high in sugar. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

Waste Management turns the compost collected from those curbside carts into a nutrient-rich soil amendment that can be used on lawns, gardens and fields. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026

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