Top 20 Superfoods in the World

Superfoods, also known as powerhouse fruits and vegetables, are foods that provide at least 10 percent of the 17 nutrients—protein, fiber, folate, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K. Unfortunately, popularly hyped superfoods like goji berries, quinoa, acai berry and wheatgrass are not considered nutrient-rich food at super level, but a marketing scam. From watercress and spinach to red pepper and pumpkin, here are the top 20 superfoods in the world -as ranked by William Paterson University. See also the Power of Fish in Your Diet and the Zero Calorie Food Chart.