Synonyms of nutritious

nutritious

adjective

nu̇-ˈtri-shəs 

as in nutritional

providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth

opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nutritious

Regular physical activity, a nutritious diet and not smoking are essential for cardiovascular and overall health generally. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Even though watermelons are nutritious fruits, the frozen watermelon ice cream trend is still a dessert. — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026

But Wolff says the food patterns children see at home tend to stick, which is why parents modeling nutritious choices can carry more weight than any lecture. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Meals such as buffalo chicken mac and cheese, cheeseburger bowls, Cajun chicken pasta, pancakes, pizza bowls and even chicken nuggets are ensured to be nutritious and healthy, Schuler said. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026