Nutrition
Micronutrient Density Score
Micronutrient density score ranks foods by vitamins and minerals per calorie—colorful whole foods score high; ultra-processed options score low.
Micronutrient density score is a practical way to rank meals by vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients per calorie—vegetables, legumes, seafood, eggs, and whole grains score high; ultra-processed foods score low even when macros look fine. Improving density supports immunity, recovery, and satiety without obsessive tracking.
One colorful plate per meal is a simple heuristic.
Common questions
-
Do macros matter if micronutrient density is high?
Both matter—density improves health and satiety; macros still set deficit, surplus, and performance fuel. Use density to upgrade food quality inside macro targets.
Related terms
Put Micronutrient Density Score into practice
Ohga connects nutrition, fitness, focus, and habits with an AI copilot that learns your patterns. Join the waitlist for early access.