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Frozen foods vs. fresh
Frozen foods vs. fresh
Overview

Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned

Alternative Names:
Frozen foods vs. fresh or canned; Fresh foods vs. frozen or canned

Information:

Question:
Are frozen vegetables less nutritious than fresh?

Answer:
The answer to this question depends on the time between the harvesting of the vegetable and the preparation of the vegetable and on the method of preparation. Generally, frozen or canned vegetables are prepared immediately upon harvest when their nutrient content is at its peak.

The way vegetables are prepared can also affect the nutrient content. Fresh vegetables that are boiled in large amounts of water for long periods of time lose much of their nutritional content compared to vegetables that are lightly steamed.

Generally, vegetables that are fresh from the farm or just picked are more nutritious than their frozen or canned counterparts, however frozen vegetables are an acceptable nutritional alternative If using canned vegetables, look for those without added salt.



Review Date: 1/25/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial. (1/25/2002). Previous review: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director; RxRemedy. (2/9/2000).

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