Do You Know Your Nutrients? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Vitamin C

Broccoli has twice the amount of Vitamin C as an orange. It is also a good source of Vitamin A, Calcium, and Iron.

Answer: Vitamin C

Alexander the Great ordered his soldiers to eat onions to improve their vitality. Onions are also a great source of Fiber, Folate, Manganese, and Calcium.

Answer: Vitamin A

Spinach has thirteen different flavonoid components that serve as anti-oxidants and anti-cancer causing agents. This vegetable is a great source of Vitamin K, Folate, Betaine, and Magnesium.

Answer: Potassium

In ancient Rome, Celery was considered a powerful aphrodisiac. Celery also contains loads of Vitamin A, Calcium, and Choline.

Answer: Phosphorus

In 1537 the Spanish conquistadors discovered the potato. This vegetable is also a fantastic source of Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.

Answer: Vitamin K

Asparagus is named from the Greek term aspharagos, which means "sprout" or "shoot". Asparagus is also a very healthy vegetable and has high contents of Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Answer: Vitamin A

Carrots have the highest content of Vitamin A out of all vegetables; one medium sized carrot that is eaten raw accounts for 428% of your daily value for this vitamin. Carrots also contain high amounts of Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.

Answer: Vitamin K

Kale contains sulforaphane which is a chemical believed to have potent anti-cancer properties. Kale is also a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, and Iron.

Answer: Folate

Beets also contain Betaine which is used to cleanse the blood system and relax the mind. Beets are also a great source of Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, and Magnesium.

Answer: Iron

During the Civil War, instead of using coffee beans for coffee, Americans used soybeans. Also, one acre of soybeans can produce over 80,000 crayons. Soybeans are also a good source for Vitamin C, Folate, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, Niacin, and Thiamin.