The Diet Detective: Nutrition Quiz: Which Food Has More Nutrients?

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See how good your nutrition knowledge is by trying to figure out which food has the most of each nutrient. 

Nutrition Quiz: Which Food Has More Nutrients?

1. Which food has the most fiber?

A. Raspberries (1 cup)
B. Black beans (1 cup)
C. Almonds (1 cup)
D. Lentils (1 cup)

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2. Which food has the most potassium?

A. Avocado (1 cup sliced)
B. Papaya (1 large)
C. Cantaloupe (1/2 large melon)
D. Tomato sauce (1 cup)

3. Which food has the most iron?

A. Kidney beans, cooked (1 cup)
B. White mushrooms, boiled (1 cup)
C. Pumpkin seeds (1 oz. )
D. Chickpeas/hummus (1 cup)

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4. Which food has the most magnesium?

A. Almonds (1 oz.)
B. Potato, baked with skin (1 medium)
C. Banana (1 medium)
D. Raisins, seedless (½ cup packed)

5. Which food has the most calcium?

A. Kale, fresh, cooked (1 cup)
B. Broccoli, raw (1 medium stalk)
C. Spinach, cooked (1 cup)
D. Collards, boiled (1 cup)

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Which food has the most vitamin D?

A. Salmon (sockeye) cooked (3 oz.)
B. Shiitake mushrooms (1 cup)
C. Egg, hard-boiled (1 large)
D. Milk (1 cup)

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Charles Stuart Platkin is an Active Expert, nutrition and public health advocate, author of the best seller Breaking the Pattern (Plume, 2005), Breaking the FAT Pattern (Plume, 2006) and Lighten Up (Penguin USA/Razorbill, 2006) and founder of Integrated Wellness Solutions and DietDetective.com. Sign up for The Diet Detective newsletter free at www.dietdetective.com.

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