Vegetables

Closely related to pumpkins, squash (summer squash) is from Cucurbita family. There are many varieties of squashes, and the most commonly used squashes are zucchinis. One cup of cooked summer squash contains 5

A less consumed vegetable, parsnip is a root vegetable related to carrots. One cup of sliced parsnips contains 24 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Average

Green peas are vegetables from legume family. The two varieties of green peas are “snow peas” and “snap peas”. One cup of green peas provides 22 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of

Collard is a green leafy vegetable from brassica family and is closely related to kale and mustard greens. Every 100 grams of collard contains 6 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber

Carrot is an orange-colored root vegetable. There are purple, red, white and yellow colors as well. One cup of carrots contains 11 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber and 1 gram

Artichoke is the large bud of a thistle plant. This edible thorn is not that common among people. A medium artichoke weighs about 130 grams and its nutritional value is as follows: carbohydrates

Being native to Asia but known worldwide, spinach is a green leafy vegetable from Amaranthaceae family. One cup of uncooked spinach contains 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber and 1

Referred to as “String Beans” and “French Beans”, green beans have over 100 varieties throughout the world. The two common varieties of green beans are “runner beans” and “snake beans”. One cup

For nutritional facts and phytochemical constituents, see “Coriander”.

Cabbage is a green or purple leafy vegetable from brassica family, and it is related tobroccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. One cup of cabbage provides 9 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams