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MICROGREENS NUTRITION GUIDE
Microgreens for Different Nutrition Needs
Microgreens can be classified according to the nutrients and phytochemicals that may support different health and nutrition needs.
Important: Microgreens are foods—not treatments, medicines, or replacements for professional healthcare.
| Health Category | Most Suitable Microgreens | Important Nutrients / Compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Type-2 Diabetes | Broccoli, kale, red cabbage, radish, mustard, fenugreek, pea shoots | Fibre Glucosinolates Sulforaphane Polyphenols |
| Cancer-Supportive Nutrition | Broccoli, broccoli raab, red cabbage, kale, cauliflower, mustard, radish, arugula | Glucosinolates Isothiocyanates Sulforaphane Anthocyanins |
| Women’s Nutrition | Amaranth, beet, Swiss chard, kale, broccoli, pea shoots, coriander | Folate Iron Vitamin C Vitamin K Carotenoids |
| Children | Pea shoots, sunflower, broccoli, kale, red cabbage, basil | Vitamins A, C & K Folate Minerals Protein |
| Mental & Brain Health | Broccoli, kale, red cabbage, pea shoots, chia, flax, coriander | Folate Magnesium Antioxidants ALA Omega-3 |
| Heart Health | Red cabbage, broccoli, kale, beet, amaranth, chia, flax | Polyphenols Nitrates Potassium Fibre ALA |
| Anaemia-Supportive Nutrition | Amaranth, fenugreek, beet, Swiss chard, kale, pea shoots | Iron Folate Vitamin C |
| Bone Health | Kale, broccoli, bok choy, mustard, red cabbage | Vitamin K Calcium Magnesium |
| Eye Health | Kale, amaranth, Swiss chard, broccoli, coriander | Lutein Zeaxanthin Beta-Carotene |
| Immunity | Broccoli, radish, red cabbage, kale, coriander, sunflower | Vitamins A, C & E Zinc Polyphenols |
| Digestive Health | Radish, broccoli, pea shoots, fenugreek, basil | Fibre Phytochemicals |
| Skin & Hair Nutrition | Sunflower, amaranth, red cabbage, broccoli, coriander | Vitamin C Vitamin E Carotenoids Iron Zinc |
| Weight Management | Broccoli, radish, cabbage, kale, mustard, arugula | Low Calories Fibre Flavour Compounds |
| Sports & Recovery | Pea shoots, sunflower, beet, amaranth, wheatgrass | Protein Nitrates Magnesium Antioxidants |
| Older Adults | Broccoli, kale, pea shoots, red cabbage, basil | Folate Vitamin K Carotenoids Antioxidants |
Nutrient content varies by microgreen variety, growing conditions, harvest stage and serving size.