Dr. Greger’s Superfood Bargains — 2026 Update

A lot has happened since this list was first written. Prices have shifted, climate volatility has changed crop availability, and Dr. Greger’s newer work—especially How Not to Age—has refined our understanding of antioxidant value. To give the original article proper context, here’s a quick 2026 update before the classic list begins.


Superfood Bargains — 2026 Update
  1. Climate Inflation & Nuts
    • Pecans now volatile due to climate impacts
    • Walnuts = most stable antioxidant‑per‑dollar
  2. Frozen Beats Fresh
    • Rising transport costs make fresh pricier
    • Frozen blueberries & amla give highest antioxidants per dollar
  3. Acai & Goji Still Not Bargains
    • More accessible but still overpriced
    • Red cabbage remains the top budget antioxidant source
  4. Sulforaphane 2.0
    • Broccoli sprouts pricey
    • Mustard seed powder boosts sulforaphane in cooked broccoli
  5. 2026 Value Rule
    • Prioritize pigment‑rich staples
    • Purples, dark greens, and spices stay inflation‑resistant


— Original 2017 Article Begins Below —
Video 1.  Which Nut Fights Cancer Better? (YouTube link)

Superfood Bargains


While a previous video by Dr. Greger containing this information is no longer publicly available, here's a list of the most affordable antioxidant-rich foods based on antioxidant units per dollar. It's worth noting that Dr. Greger's recent book, "How Not to Age," may cover similar content.
  1. Broccoli sprouts
    • Broccoli sprouts contain a much higher amount of sulforaphane compared to mature broccoli (27 cups of broccoli equivalent in 1 cup of sprouts). Sulforaphane is a compound with potential health benefits.[6,7]
  2. Purple cabbage
    • Cabbage contains precursors of sulforaphane, the most active natural activator of Nrf2. Fermented vegetables contain many lactobacilli, also potent Nrf2 activators. 
    • It is proposed that fermented cabbage may enhance Nrf2-associated antioxidant effects, which is helpful in mitigating COVID-19 severity.[3]
  3. Cinnamon 
  4. Cloves
  5. Acai
  6. Artichoke
  7. Cranberries
  8. Goji berries
  9. Apple
  10. Pecan 
    • 2026 note: pecan prices have risen due to climate volatility.)\
Together, the 2017 list and the 2026 update show how nutrition science evolves — but the core message remains: whole plant foods still offer the best health return per dollar.




See Also:

  1. NutritionFacts.org
  2. Which Food Fights Cancer Better?
  3. Cabbage and fermented vegetables: From death rate heterogeneity in countries to candidates for mitigation strategies of severe COVID-19
  4. How Not to Age (good reviews on Amazon)
  5. Best Nutrition Bang for Your Buck
  6. Biggest Nutrition Bang for Your Buck
  7. Eat More Phytochemically Rich “Hyperfoods” to Fight COVID-19

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