ANDI Scores

ANDI (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index) is a great way to arrange a healthy and hearty diet. These scores are used only for whole foods i.e. grains, vegetables and fruits.

Nutrients that are credited are:

• Calcium
• Beta-carotene
• Alpha-carotene
• Lutein
• Zeaxanthin
• Lycopene
• Fiber
• Folate
• Glucosinolates
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Niacin
• Selenium
• Thiamine
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Zinc 

Here is a list of the Top 30 Super Foods:


1. Collard/Mustard/Turnip Greens…1000
2. Kale ………………………………………1000
3. Watercress ……………………………..1000
4. Bok Choy ……………………………….. 824
5. Spinach …………………………………. 739
6. Broccoli Rabe …………………………. 715
7. Chinese/Napa Cabbage …………… 704
8. Brussels Sprouts …………………….. 672
9. Swiss Chard …………………………… 670
10. Arugula ……………………………….. 559
11. Cabbage ………………………………. 481
12. Romaine Lettuce …………………… 389
13. Broccoli ……………………………….. 376
14. Red Pepper …………………………… 366
15. Carrot Juice ………………………….. 344
16. Tomato/Tomato Products ………. 190 - 300
17. Cauliflower …………………………… 295
18. Strawberries …………………………. 212
19. Pomegranate Juice ………………… 193
20. Blackberries …………………………. 178
21. Plum ……………………………………. 157
22. Raspberries …………………………… 145
23. Blueberries ……………………………. 130
24. Orange …………………………………. 109
25. Cantaloupe ……………………………. 100
26. Beans (all varieties) …………………. 57 - 104
27. Flax/Sunflower/Sesame Seeds ….. 52 - 78
28. Pistachios ………………………………. 48
29. Tofu ………………………………………. 37
30. Walnuts ………………………………….. 34