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

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

For all of their practical applications in the laboratory, a solitary organoid floating in a nutrient broth on a lab bench isn’t a complete human. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

In much simpler terms, this nutrient-rich liquid contains growth factors, cytokines, and other proteins that act as messengers, sending signals involved in skin repair and renewal and supporting the production of collagen and elastin. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Both potatoes and sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense sources of carbs that also give you a pump of potassium — an electrolyte that’s important for DURING exercise, and that many women don’t get enough of, says Zenker. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026