The HEALTHIEST types of each fruit and vegetable revealed
TOMATOES
Tomato varieties were judged on the number of phytonutrients they contain, which are super healthy chemicals produced by plants that help prevent many diseases.
Highest: Baby plum tomatoes
Lowest: Beefsteak tomatoes
CITRUS
Citrus fruits were judged on the number of antioxidants they contain.
Highest: Blood oranges
Lowest: Lemons and limes
APPLES
Apples were judged on the number of polyphenols they contain, which are chemicals produced by plants which are anti-bacterial and can also help fight disease.
Highest: Braeburn
Lowest: Fuji
GRAPES
Grapes were judged on the number of antioxidants they contain.
Highest: Sable seedless (purple/black)
Lowest: Muscat (green)
ONIONS
Onions were judged on the number of polyphenols they contain.
Highest: Red onions
Lowest: White onions
BROCCOLI
Broccoli types were judged on the number of photonutrients they contain.
Highest: Beneforte broccoli
Lowest: Regular green broccoli
BERRIES
Berries were judged on the number of anthocyanins they contain, which are cells that protect plants from ultra-violet rays and are believed to have health properties.
Highest: Blackcurrants
Lowest: Strawberries
SALAD LEAVES
Salad leaf varieties were judged on the number of nutrients they contain.
Highest: Kale
Lowest: Iceberg lettuce
BEANS
Beans were judged on the number of polyphenols they contain.
Highest: Black beans
Lowest: Butter beans
RICE
Rice types were judged on its Glycaemic Index score, which tells you if a food raises blood sugar levels slowly, moderately or quickly.
Highest: Black rice
Lowest: Short-grain rice
CABBAGES
Cabbages were judges on the number of glucosinolates they contain, which are compounds found in certain vegetables and are thought to have cancer-fighting abilities.
Highest: Sprouts
Lowest: Cauliflower