Spinach tops the list as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables. This is because 1 cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 16% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin A plus 120% DV for vitamin K, and contains only 7 calories!
Carrots are rich in vitamin A. They also contain nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium. The vegetable contains beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives it a bright orange color. Your body converts it into vitamin A.
Just 1 cup (91 g) of raw broccoli provides 77% DV for vitamin K, 90% DV for vitamin C, as well as a good amount of folate, manganese, and potassium. Broccoli is rich in a sulfur-containing plant compound called glucosinolate, as well as its byproduct sulforaphane.
Garlic is highly nutritious yet low in calories, and most people usually consume small amounts as a cooking ingredient. One clove of garlic contains only about 4.5 calories. It also contains nutrients such as selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
Peas are a starchy vegetable, meaning they contain more carbs and calories than non-starchy vegetables and can affect blood sugar levels if consumed in large amounts.