Actually, there are essential differences between vegetables and fruits. In botany, vegetables refer to different parts of a plant; And fruit refers to a plant organ with seeds in a plant. The cellulose in vegetables, as well as vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, are rich, which are the main nutritional sources for human life and growth. Most fruits, though containing vitamins, are mostly composed of monosaccharides and disaccharides such as glucose, fructose and sucrose.

Because of this, fruits have a certain sweetness, while most vegetables are light. Because of this, the calories in vegetables are much less than those in fruits. For the sake of losing weight, eating more fruits instead of vegetables is counterproductive.

There are few vitamins in fruits, but the intake of a variety of cellulose can help the human body prevent constipation and digestive tract diseases, as well as prevent a variety of cancers. In addition, a variety of vegetables with staple food can not only increase the secretion of digestive juice, promote appetite, but also greatly improve the absorption of nutrients.

In addition

1. Vegetables contain a variety of nutrients, and their main nutritional characteristics are as follows: 1) Moisture-The water content of fresh vegetables is above 9%, which is a sign of the freshness of vegetables. 2) Vitamins-Green and orange vegetables contain more carotene, vitamin C, riboflavin and folic acid. 3) Inorganic salts-Vegetables are an important source of inorganic salts. Green vegetables are the most abundant. 4) dietary fiber-all kinds of vegetables contain it, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, lower cholesterol and improve sugar metabolism.

2. The nutritional value of fruits is similar to that of vegetables, but they contain less inorganic salts and vitamins. Their characteristics are as follows: 1) All kinds of fresh fruits contain vitamin C, so they lose less because they are eaten raw. 2) Cellulose and pectin in fruits are natural laxatives. 3) Fruit has a fragrant fruity taste, and bright colors can promote appetite. 4) Fruit contains more elements such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc., which makes it an alkaline food.