Vegetables

Leek is a vegetable from Allium family and closely related to garlic and onion. One cup of chopped leek weighs about 90 grams and provides 13 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of

Corn is a grain known as “Maize” as well. Corn seeds are called kernels. In nutrition, the measuring serving size for corn is “ear”. A medium ear of corn weighs about 90

For nutritional facts and phytochemical constituents, see “Chili Pepper”.

Asparagus is a green fleshy vegetable, and a medium spear of asparagus weighs about 16 grams. The nutritional contents of 6 spears (100 grams) of asparagus are as follows: carbohydrates 4 grams,

Sweet potato is a root vegetable from Convolvulaceae family and does not belong to nightshade family (baking potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant). Also known as kumara, sweet potato is considered the same

Bell pepper is a vegetable from nightshade family and closely related to tomatoes, potatoes and eggplant. It is also called “sweet pepper”. There are many varieties, shapes, sizes and colors (green, yellow,

Kale is a green leafy vegetable from Brassica family and related closely to cabbage and broccoli. It is sometimes called “borecole” as well. One cup of chopped and uncooked kale contains 7

Coriander, also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, is a green leafy vegetable from Apiaceae family and is related to celery. Every 100 grams of coriander contains 4 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and

Cauliflower is one of the vegetables from brassica family and closely related to broccoli. One cup of cauliflower provides 6 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein.

Arugula is a green leafy vegetable with a pungent flavor. It is known as rugula, eruca, colewort, and salad rocket as well. Every 100 grams of arugula contains 4 grams of carbohydrate,