It can be hard to get excited about shopping for fruits and vegetables at the grocery store because it is often unchanging, despite turning seasons and changing weather. Refrigeration, chemical preservation and shipping allow shoppers to find familiar fruits and vegetables year-round — carrots and apples all cleaned, waxed and stacked in the customary quasi-pyramids of produce.

Though eating this way is convenient, many argue that it is not ideal for our bodies or the environment. Eating produce as it naturally grows by season not only provides more nutrients and promotes a healthier microbiome, but also allows for healthier crop rotation. Additionally, eating locally sourced fruits and vegetables helps your home-town farmers.

To assist those on their path to healthfulness, HealthGrove used data from the ESHA nutrition database to find the 15 healthiest fruits and 15 healthiest vegetables to keep an eye out for this spring and summer at your farmers markets and local produce stands. These are ranked by their nutrient score, which looks at the ratio of “good” nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, to “bad nutrients,” like cholesterol, fat and sugar.

The slide show presents all fruits, followed by all vegetables.

Note: Though serving sizes may differ for these fruits and vegetables, it does not affect their nutrient score.

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#15. Nectarine

Calories: 69
Serving Size: 1.0 piece (156 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (14% DV)

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#14. Navel Orange

Calories: 40
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (82.5 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (81.3% DV)

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#13. Blueberries

Calories: 42
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (74 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (17.9% DV)

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#12. Red Grapefruit

Calories: 48
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (115 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin A (59.8% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#11. Apricot

Calories: 40
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (82.5 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin A (31.8% DV)

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#10. Pineapple

Calories: 28
Serving Size: 1.0 piece (56 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (44.6% DV)

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#9. Kumquats

Calories: 13
Serving Size: 1.0 piece (19 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (13.9% DV)

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#8. Guava

Calories: 37
Serving Size: 1.0 guava (55 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (209.3% DV)

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#7. Strawberries

Calories: 45
Serving Size: 20.0 berries (140 grams)
Nutrient Score: A-
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (137.2% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#6. Lemon

Calories: 24
Serving Size: 1.0 lemon (84 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (74.2% DV)

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#5. Cranberries

Calories: 25
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (55 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (12.2% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#4. Raspberries

Calories: 32
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (61.5 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (26.9% DV)

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#3. Blackberries

Calories: 31
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (72 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (25.2% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#2. Lime

Calories: 20
Serving Size: 1.0 lime (67 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (32.5% DV)

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#1. Rhubarb

Calories: 11
Serving Size: 1.0 piece (51 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (18.7% DV)

Though Rhubarb is scientifically regarded as a vegetable, the USDA categorizes it as a fruit. If it had been compared as a vegetable, it would have ranked at No.9.

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#15. Leeks

Calories: 4
Serving Size: 1.0 slice (6 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Magnesium (7% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#14. Green Beans

Calories: 31
Serving Size: 1.0 cup (100 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (20.3% DV)

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#13. Green Peas

Calories: 59
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (72.5 grams)
Nutrient Score: A
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (48.3% DV)

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#12. Kohlrabi

Calories: 4
Serving Size: 1.0 slice (16 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (16.5% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#11. Green Bell Pepper

Calories: 5
Serving Size: 10.0 pieces (27 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (36.2% DV)

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#10. Portobello Mushrooms

Calories: 18
Serving Size: 1.0 mushroom (84 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin D (93.7% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#9. Carrots

Calories: 1
Serving Size: 1.0 slice (3 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin A (10% DV)

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#8. Arugula

Calories: 5
Serving Size: 1.0 cup (20 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (27.2% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#7. Scallions

Calories: 6
Serving Size: 4.0 scallions (20 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (51.8% DV)

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#6. Mustard Greens

Calories: 15
Serving Size: 1.0 cup (56 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (180.3% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#5. Garlic

Calories: 4
Serving Size: 1.0 teaspoon (2.8 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Selenium (20.3% DV)

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#4. Okra

Calories: 31
Serving Size: 8.0 okra (95 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (37.2% DV)

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#3. Broccoli Rabe

Calories: 4
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (20 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (56% DV)

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#2. Yam

Calories: 89
Serving Size: 0.5 cup (75 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin C (21.4% DV)

Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market

#1. Kale

Calories: 8
Serving Size: 1.0 cup (16 grams)
Nutrient Score: A+
Good Source Of: Vitamin K (141% DV)

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Fruits and Vegetables at Your Farmers Market