Common vegetable names

Vegetables are a type of food we often eat. There are many types of vegetables, which can be specifically summarized as leafy vegetables, root vegetables, and melon and fruit vegetables. In addition, fungi are also a type of vegetables. Vegetables have certain characteristics, that is, they are rich in fiber and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. Eating more fresh vegetables on a regular basis will have a better health-care effect on the body.

Common vegetable names

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Classification of vegetables

1. Leaf mosses: They are an important source of inorganic salts and vitamins. Among this type of vegetables, green leafy vegetables, such as rapeseed, Chinese cabbage, Chinese mustard, shepherd's purse, leek, etc., contain more carotene, vitamin C, and a certain amount of vitamin B2.

2. Root and tuber foods: Root and tuber foods are foods between grains and vegetables. Such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro, etc., which are high in starch and can provide more calories. This type of vegetable can provide 330 to 420 kilojoules (79 to 100 kcal) per 100 grams. (General vegetables provide 40 to 170 kilojoules (10 to 41 kcal) per 100 grams. Its content of protein, inorganic salts and vitamins is relatively low. However, carrots and sweet potatoes with red and yellow colors are good sources of carotene.

3. Melons and Solanaceae: Most of these vegetables are available in summer and autumn. They are a source of inorganic salts and vitamins in seasons when there are fewer green leafy vegetables.

4. Fungi: Edible fungi can be divided into two categories: wild fungi and artificially cultivated fungi. There are more than 200 species of wild mushrooms, such as Agaricus oleifera and Chanterelles, which are delicious. The main cultivated edible mushrooms include button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, white fungus, black fungus, etc. The nutrient content of edible mushrooms is not outstanding, but they have delicious flavor and are great for cooking. Some types also have certain health benefits and medicinal value.