How to distinguish between fruits and vegetables, and how to distinguish vegetables from fruits

99% of people eat vegetables when they eat vegetables, 99% of people use it as an auxiliary food, and fruits are not eaten as vegetables at meals, so tomatoes are vegetables. Vegetables can be fried, stir-fried, cooked, and fried, while only a small amount of fruits are made into dishes such as bananas, apples, and some canned fruits are used as snacks.

But they are not vegetables after all and cannot be eaten at every meal.

In fact, there is an essential difference between vegetables and fruits. In botany, vegetables refer to different parts of a plant; Whereas, fruit refers to the plant organ with seeds in a plant. Vegetables are rich in fiber, as well as vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, which are the main nutrients for the human body to sustain life and growth**.

Most fruits, although they contain vitamins, are mostly composed of monosaccharides and disaccharides such as glucose, fructose and sucrose.

Because of this, fruits all have a certain sweetness and most vegetables are light, and because of this, vegetables contain much fewer calories than fruits. If it is considered for **, do not eat vegetables and eat more fruits, the effect is counterproductive.

Fruits contain very few vitamins, and the intake of a variety of fibers can help prevent constipation and digestive diseases, as well as prevent many cancers. In addition, eating a variety of vegetables with staple foods can not only increase the secretion of digestive juices and promote appetite, but also greatly improve the absorption of nutrients.

Vegetables contain a variety of nutrients, and their main nutritional characteristics are as follows:

1) Moisture The water content of fresh vegetables is above 90, which is a sign of the freshness and tenderness of vegetables.

2) Vitamins Green and orange vegetables contain more carotene, vitamin C, riboflavin and folic acid.

3) Inorganic salts Vegetables are important for inorganic salts. Green vegetables are the most abundant.

4) Dietary fiber is contained in various vegetables, which has the effects of promoting intestinal peristalsis, lowering cholesterol and improving glucose metabolism.

2. The nutritional value of fruits is similar to that of vegetables, but the inorganic salts and vitamins contained are not as good as vegetables

1) All kinds of fresh fruits contain vitamin C, because they are eaten more raw, so they lose less.

2) Cellulose and pectin in fruits are natural laxatives.

3) The fruit has a fragrant fruity flavor and bright colors that promote appetite.

4) Fruits contain more sodium, potassium, magnesium and other elements, and synthesize alkaline foods.

Differences: 1. Different definitions.

Vegetables refer to a class of plants or fungi that can be cooked and cooked into food, and vegetables are one of the essential foods in people's daily diet.

Fruit refers to the edible plant fruit that is juicy and has a predominantly sweet and sour taste. Fruits are not only rich in nutrients, but also improve digestion.

Second, the nutritional content is different.

The nutrients of vegetables mainly contain minerals, vitamins, fiber, etc., and the higher the content of these substances, the higher the nutritional value of vegetables. In addition, the content of water and dietary fiber in vegetables is also an important indicator of nutritional quality.

Kiwifruit, fresh dates, strawberries, loquats, oranges, oranges, persimmons, blueberries, etc. are rich in vitamin C. Based on the vitamin C content of 100 grams of fruit, kiwifruit contains 420 mg, fresh dates contain 380 mg, strawberries contain 80 mg, oranges contain 49 mg, loquat contains 36 mg, and oranges and persimmons contain 30 mg each. Bananas and peaches contain 10 mg each, grapes, figs, and apples contain only 5 mg each, and pears contain only 4 mg.

3. Fructose is different.

Fruits are rich in fructose, and the caloric effect is far greater than that of vegetables, so eating the same amount of fruits and vegetables is more likely to promote obesity and overweight. Diabetic and obese patients should strictly control the amount of fruits they eat, while vegetables are much safer.

Fourth, the acidity and alkalinity are different.

Compared with fruits, vegetables are alkaline foods, which can more effectively adjust the balance of the body's internal environment, relieve fatigue and excrete toxins. Because fruits contain tannic acid, the effect of regulating the internal environment of the human body is poor.

1. Different ingredients: The minerals and trace elements in fruits are not as rich as vegetables, and the content of vitamin B and vitamin A is relatively low, so if fruits are completely used instead of vegetables, it may cause a deficiency of the above vitamins and trace elements. 2. The heat is different

Fruits are rich in fructose, and the caloric effect is far greater than that of vegetables. 3. Different acidity and alkalinity: Compared with fruits, vegetables are alkaline foods.

The fruit contains tannins.

Difference Between Vegetables and Fruits:

1. The nutritional content of vegetables and fruits is different.

The content of vegetarian and mineral is better than that of fruit.

Fruits: Contains a variety of organic acids, such as lemons contain a lot of citric acid, apples contain a lot of malic acid, etc., and their aromatic substances, fragrance.

The content of phytochemicals such as beans is better than that of vegetables.

2. The carbohydrate composition of vegetables and fruits is different.

Vegetables: mainly starch and other polysaccharides, which need to be turned into monosaccharides under the action of various digestive enzymes before they can be absorbed by the human body.

Fruits: Mainly monosaccharides and disaccharides such as glucose, fructose and sucrose, which are easily absorbed by the body.

3. Fruits and vegetables are different in definition.

Fruits generally refer to fruits, which contain seeds, while vegetables are defined in a much broader way, whether they are leaves, stems, roots, or fruits.

For example, cabbage is the leaf, onion is the bulb, radish is the root, and eggplant and cucumber are the fruit.