Leaves are lovely and roots rock, but other parts of plants are nutritional powerhouses as well, including stems and buds.
Here are stem and bud vegetables listed by ANDI score:
- Brussels Sprouts 490
- Kohlrabi 352
- Broccolini 342
- Broccoli, raw 340
- Cauliflower, raw 315
- Broccoli, cooked; Cauliflower, cooked 294
- Asparagus, 205
- Bean Sprouts 177
- Celery 151
- Artichoke 145
- Cardoons 120
- Radish Sprouts 114
- Rhubarb, cooked 107
- Bamboo Shoots 103
- Fennel Bulb 60
- Sugar Cane 29
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