Microgreens

vegetables

Microgreens

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.0

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Microgreens Healthy?

Yes — Microgreens is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Microgreens are extremely low in net carbs (typically 1-2g per 100g) and nutrient-dense. They are used in small quantities as garnishes and flavor enhancers, making them ideal for keto with virtually no carb impact.

Vegan9/10APPROVED

Whole plant food with no animal products or derivatives. Nutrient-concentrated young plants fully compliant with vegan diet.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Microgreens are unprocessed, nutrient-dense young plants with minimal carbohydrate content. They are essentially concentrated vegetables with high levels of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Microgreens are nutrient-dense, unprocessed vegetables with concentrated phytonutrients. While not traditional, they align perfectly with Mediterranean principles of fresh, minimally processed plant foods.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Plant-derived sprouts. Violates core carnivore principle of exclusive animal products.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Whole, unprocessed vegetable sprouts with no excluded ingredients. Microgreens are compliant vegetables.

Low-FODMAP8/10APPROVED

Microgreens are generally low-FODMAP based on their vegetable source and minimal fermentable content. However, Monash University has limited specific testing on microgreens as a category.

iMonash University has not extensively tested microgreens as a distinct category. Clinical practitioners generally consider them low-FODMAP based on their vegetable origins and small serving sizes, but individual varieties may differ.

DASH9/10APPROVED

Microgreens are nutrient-dense vegetables with minimal sodium and concentrated levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Excellent DASH-compliant addition to meals.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Microgreens are nutrient-dense, non-starchy vegetables with concentrated polyphenols and minimal carbs. Ideal Zone building block. Dr. Sears emphasizes colorful vegetables; microgreens deliver maximum phytonutrient density per calorie.

Anti-Inflammatory9/10APPROVED

Microgreens contain concentrated levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients—up to 40x higher than mature plants. Excellent anti-inflammatory profile. High in vitamins K, C, and minerals. Minimal processing. Strongly aligned with anti-inflammatory dietary principles.

GLP-1 Friendly8/10APPROVED

Microgreens are nutrient-dense powerhouses with high fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in minimal calories. Very easy to digest, support hydration, and work well in small portions. Excellent for meeting fiber goals without bulk.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.0Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Microgreens

Keto 9/10
  • 1-2g net carbs per 100g
  • Nutrient concentration
  • Used in small portions
  • Minimal caloric load
Vegan 9/10
  • 100% plant-based
  • Whole food
  • No processing required
  • Nutrient-dense
Paleo 9/10
  • Unprocessed whole food
  • Nutrient-concentrated
  • Minimal carbohydrates
  • High phytonutrient density
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Nutrient-dense
  • Unprocessed
  • Phytonutrient-rich
  • Fresh vegetable
Whole30 9/10
  • whole food
  • no added ingredients
  • compliant vegetable
Low-FODMAP 8/10
  • Minimal fermentable carbohydrates
  • Small typical serving sizes
  • Variety-dependent FODMAP content
DASH 9/10
  • Negligible sodium
  • Nutrient-dense
  • High antioxidants
  • Vitamin K rich
  • Low calorie
Zone 9/10
  • Non-starchy vegetable
  • Concentrated polyphenols
  • Minimal carbohydrate load
  • High micronutrient density
  • concentrated antioxidants
  • high polyphenols
  • nutrient-dense
  • minimal processing
  • high phytonutrient content
  • Extremely nutrient-dense per calorie
  • High fiber content
  • Easy digestibility
  • Small portion friendly
  • Supports micronutrient needs
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