Agroecology and nutritional health: A comparison of agroecological farmers and their neighbors in the Ecuadorian highlands

•Agroecological farmers have more nutritious and balanced diets.•Agroecology may improve nutrient adequacy through higher production diversity.•Agroecology may improve dietary moderation through non-market food consumption.•Social and human capital, but not income, may mediate agroecology's diet effects.•Agroecological farmers have healthier diets despite spending less money on food.