Difference between Nutritious and Nutrient

What is the difference between Nutritious and Nutrient?

Nutritious as an adjective is (of food or drink) providing nutrients; healthy to eat. while Nutrient as an adjective is providing nourishment

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: (Of food or drink) Providing nutrients; healthy to eat.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: providing nourishment

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

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