Here’s the list of 41 nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables and dark leafy greens made up most of the top. Watercress Chinese cabbage Chard Beet greens Spinach Chicory ...

But while these vegetables are called out by the CDC for their nutritional value, they’re not the only ones to have in regular rotation on your plate. “All vegetables have value,” Moore says.

Cabbage is low in calories - only about 200 in a small or medium head - which, combined with its satiety due to it's high-fiber content, make it a great food for healthy weight management.

The difference was that one group was told to follow the "DASH" diet, which emphasized getting nine to 12 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, and two to three servings of low-fat dairy products.

But while these vegetables are called out by the CDC for their nutritional value, they’re not the only ones to have in regular rotation on your plate. “All vegetables have value,” Moore says.