Nutrient Density of Microgreens: What Our Lab Results Really Show

February 28, 2026

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We’ve all seen the big claims: "Microgreens are up to X times more nutrient dense than mature vegetables." Before we printed anything like that on our chocolate packaging, we wanted to know exactly what that meant for our own greens and treats. So we sent our broccoli microgreen powder and chocolate leaflets to a third‑party lab—and compared those numbers to the FDA’s standard cup of broccoli. This article walks through what we learned and what the results mean in everyday life.

This article is for educational purposes only and is based on our own lab testing and publicly available nutrition references. It isn’t medical advice. Always talk with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.

What Do We Mean by “Nutrient Density”?

"Nutrient density" is just a simple way of saying you’re getting more vitamins and minerals in every bite.

A food that’s nutrient dense gives you a lot of good things—like vitamins, minerals, and other helpful compounds—in a relatively small amount of food. A food that’s less nutrient dense might fill you up, but it doesn’t move the needle as much on what your body actually needs.

That matters because most of us aren’t sitting down to giant plates of vegetables at every meal. Between work, kids, appointments, and real life, portions are often smaller than the ideal.

Nutrient‑dense foods help bridge that gap. They let you tuck more nourishment into the kinds of portions you’re actually going to eat.

In this article, we’re looking at specific nutrients measured in the lab—things like certain vitamins and minerals in our microgreens, powder, and chocolates. To be clear, we’re not claiming our products will fix diseases or promise you cures of any kind. We simply want to show you what’s inside these foods so you can make informed, thoughtful choices for your own table.

How We Tested Our Powder and Chocolates

To make sure we were comparing apples to apples, we started with a clear baseline: the FDA’s nutrition value for 1 cup of broccoli (75 g). That number became our measuring stick.

Then we gathered the samples:

Broccoli microgreen powder – our freeze dried and milled broccoli microgreens— the stuff that goes into our chocolates.
Microgreen chocolate Leaflets – the little one‑piece servings that show up as an after‑dinner treat or an afternoon pick‑me‑up.

We sent these samples to Mérieux NutriSciences (a third‑party lab) and asked them for a Full Mineral Panel for each product. Then we lined those results up against the FDA's 1‑cup‑of‑broccoli baseline.

To determine the nutrient numbers for our broccoli microgreens, we started with the lab results from our powder, since that’s what we sent for testing. Because we process everything in-house, we know exactly how much fresh microgreens go into each batch of powder. By comparing the weight of the fresh greens to the final powder yield, we calculated a ratio. Using this ratio and the nutrient values from the powder, we were able to estimate the nutrients in our fresh microgreens—no need for a separate lab test. We simply did the math based on our own processing data.

From there, the question was simple: for the same nutrients you’d find in a cup of broccoli, how much are you getting from these different forms—and in what size servings?

The Big Picture From Our Results

The full lab reports are detailed (and a little nerdy), but the big picture is surprisingly down‑to‑earth.

We can deduce from calculations that our broccoli microgreens are many times more concentrated per gram than the standard cup of broccoli for several key nutrients. Because the greens are so tender and compact, a single clamshell can quietly deliver, many times more mineral content than you might expect in a cup of broccoli.
Our powder takes that same goodness and concentrates it even further. A small spoonful stirred into something you’re already making can carry nutrients that would otherwise require a much larger volume of vegetables.
Our chocolates were the biggest surprise. In just two small leaflets, some of the nutrients we tested matched, and even surpassed what you’d find in a full cup of broccoli—all wrapped inside a simple, joyful treat!

What does that actually mean for you?

It means you have options. You can still aim for the colorful plates of vegetables we all know we “should” eat, but you can also tuck meaningful nutrition into the little moments—a garnish here, a scoop of powder there, a chocolate or two after dinner.

It’s important to remember: these results are about nutrient content and serving sizes, not promises about health outcomes. Everyone’s body and health story is different. Our goal is simply to be honest and transparent about what our products contain so you can make wise decisions.

If you want to geek out on the data, below is a cool chart and here are the lab results specific to the broccoli microgreen powder we manufacture in-house and use in our chocolates, and our Batch No. 1 Dark Chocolate Leaflets.

A Simple Way to Read the Chart

The first three columns are 1 cup of broccoli (FDA baseline)
For each of our products, Powder, Microgreens, and Leaflets, there are two columns, the first with the larger number represents the measured nutrients, the second column is the multiple comparing the nutrients of that product to the FDA baseline.
The numbers in the last row are the average of those columns.

How to Put This To Work in Your Kitchen

Numbers only matter if they lead to something that’s realistic in everyday life. Here are a few simple, doable ways to use what the lab results has shown us.

Sprinkle microgreens on everyday meals

Keep a clamshell of broccoli microgreens in the fridge and reach for it a few times a week:

Toss a handful over scrambled eggs or omelets.
Add them to tacos or sandwiches right before serving.
Scatter them across soups, stews, or roasted veggies as a fresh, bright topping.

Each handful is a small act of care—one that adds color, texture, and a concentrated burst of nutrients without asking you to overhaul your whole meal plan.

Stir powder into foods you already love

Our broccoli microgreen powder isn't currently for sale, but we've had it tested and it's the same goodness our greens offer, just concentrated even further. A small spoonful stirred into foods you already love—like scrambled eggs, soups, salad dressings, or smoothies—could carry nutrients that would otherwise require a much larger volume of vegetables.

We don’t have this on the table at markets yet, but seeing the numbers made us curious: would a broccoli microgreen powder be helpful in your kitchen?

If you already use any kind of greens powder, what do you stir it into—and if you don’t, what’s one thing you can imagine sprinkling a broccoli microgreen powder into? Let us know in the comments so we can learn from your ideas as we plan what to offer next.

Enjoy two chocolates with quiet confidence

Our microgreen chocolates began as an experiment, and the lab results encouraged us. Two small leaflets can carry a surprisingly meaningful amount of certain nutrients, especially when you compare them to that standard cup of broccoli.

That doesn’t turn chocolate into a multivitamin—and it doesn’t erase the importance of whole foods—but it does mean you can:

Enjoy a gentle ritual after dinner.
Share a piece with a friend or family member.
Smile, knowing that inside that treat is more than just honey.

We like to think of our chocolate as pure, and a little piece of heaven on earth with less guilt than some other after-dinner options.

Most of all, remember that no one eats perfectly. The goal here isn’t pressure or guilt, but grace: small, steady choices that add up over time.

Why We Did This (and What Comes Next)

Before we put any bold statements on a label, we wanted to hold real data in our hands. We’re neighbors first, and we know that our friends and customers trust us not just with their purchases, but with a small piece of their family’s well‑being.

Running this testing was our way of saying:

We want to tell the truth about what we grow and make.
We want our packaging and stories to rest on something solid.
We want to practice good stewardship—not only of the land and the food we grow, but of the information we share.

Our hope is that this article gives you both clarity and peace. You don’t have to memorize every lab value. You simply need a few clear pictures in your mind of how these products fit into your week.

As we look ahead, we’re already asking, “What else would be helpful to measure or explain?” Maybe that’s comparing different types of microgreens, testing new recipes, or answering questions you’ve been carrying for a while.

If there’s a chart you wish you had, or a comparison you’d love to see, we’d be honored to hear from you.

Ready to Explore the Results for Yourself?

Here are a few ways to keep going:

Watch the walkthrough video. We’ve recorded a YouTube video where Gail walks through the chart on camera and explains the biggest takeaways in plain language. The video link is at the top of this page.
Taste the difference. If you haven’t yet, try:
- A fresh clamshell of broccoli microgreens.
- A small bag of broccoli powder.
- A bag of microgreen chocolate leaflets to share.
Tell us what you’d like to see next. If you’d be interested in a freeze‑dried broccoli powder option, or if there’s another product or question you’d like us to test, please let us know.

We’re grateful to be on this journey with you—learning, tasting, and caring for our bodies and our community, one small choice at a time.

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