{"id":10187,"date":"2025-12-31T17:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T09:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/?p=10187"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T02:25:08","slug":"how-to-know-if-it-is-a-fruit-or-vegetable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/31\/how-to-know-if-it-is-a-fruit-or-vegetable\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know &#8211; If it is a fruit or vegetable?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-75-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-75-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-75-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-75-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-75-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-75.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common for many to get confused between fruits and vegetables. This confusion is even more prevalent among young kids. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A kid once asked me- <strong>Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of botanical knowledge,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruits develop from a flower and contain seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, avocados.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10191\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499310034979622;width:480px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Example of fruits<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vegetables are other parts of the plant, like roots, stems, or leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples: carrots (roots), celery (stems), lettuce (leaves).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-77-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10192\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499310034979622;width:490px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-77-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-77-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-77-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-77-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-77.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Example of vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In terms of cooking,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruits are usually sweet and used in desserts or snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vegetables are savoury and used in main dishes or sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us learn to classify food from how it is cooked and not from plant botany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for tomatoes, it being fruit and vegetable is both correct, just depends on the context. <strong>In science class, it would be a fruit<\/strong> and, in the <strong>kitchen, a vegetable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Classification of vegetables into 9 groups. In the list below, the gourd family, is unavailable. The roots and tubers are merged into one category in the image above. Since this is not a universal classification, the groups are subjected to change. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t one single universal system for classifying vegetables, but many use the <strong>9 groups of vegetables.<\/strong> Some classify these vegetable groups according to a different method and some classify according to lesser number or a greater number of groups.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These 9 groups of classification are the most commonly used according to the edible part of the plant (a common culinary and botanical categorization).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This system helps understand the origins of vegetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Leaves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10194\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5037981202523496;width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79.png 1000w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-600x399.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the different types of leafy vegetables. I spot siew pak choy, spring onions and salads. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Spinach, lettuce, kale, cabbage, Swiss chard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Stems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-91.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10207\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4981561648228314;width:473px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-91.png 800w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-91-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-91-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-91-600x401.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Purple asparagus and the leafy rhubarb<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Asparagus, celery, rhubarb, kohlrabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10206\" style=\"width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Root vegetables are usually high in starch and not advisable for diabetics to eat in large quantities.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, parsnips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Tubers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10197\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6454882571075402;width:469px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81.png 492w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the different types of yams and sweet potato. Many Asians have them for breakfast.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, Jerusalem artichokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bulbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10198\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82.png 474w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the different types of onions that are used in cooking<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, fennel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10199\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5037981202523496;width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83.png 800w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-600x399.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the different types of flower vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Broccoli, cauliflower, artichokes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Fruits<\/strong> (culinary vegetables that are botanically fruits)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10200\" style=\"width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84.png 640w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the different types of vegetable like fruits<\/em><\/strong>. <strong><em>Most of them have high water content like fruits.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, zucchini, squash, okra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Seeds\/Pods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10203\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.782048482201354;width:510px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87.png 474w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>The different types of seeds and pods commonly eaten by us Asians<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Peas, beans (green beans, snap peas), corn, lentils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Fungi<\/strong> (mushrooms, though not plants)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10201\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.500032106851602;width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the different types of edible mushrooms. Do not randomly pluck any mushrooms as they may be poisonous. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong>Button mushrooms, shiitake, portobello, oyster mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further differentiate the nutrient benefits of fruits and vegetables, they are classified according to rainbow colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures a wide intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants as different colours provide different nutrients. For kids, it also helps create a visually appealing meal that caters to their nutrition needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the 7 rainbow colours, their benefits and examples:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-96.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-96.png 1024w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-96-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-96-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-96-600x375.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Fruits and vegetables arranged to resemble a rainbow<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Red<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-97.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10214\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5050576638103215;width:439px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-97.png 900w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-97-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-97-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-97-600x399.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the red coloured fruits and vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrients:<\/strong> Lycopene, anthocyanins, Vitamin C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Heart health, immunity, anti-cancer properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Tomato, red bell pepper, strawberries, cherries, watermelon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Oran<\/strong>ge<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10215\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9989095807230977;width:387px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98.png 899w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98-600x601.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-98-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the orange coloured fruits and vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrients:<\/strong> Beta-carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Eye health, skin health, immune system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Carrots, pumpkin, orange, sweet potato, apricot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Yello<\/strong>w<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-103.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10220\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5495854063018242;width:487px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-103.png 970w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-103-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-103-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-103-600x387.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the yellow coloured fruits and vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrients:<\/strong> Vitamin C, lutein, flavonoids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Digestion, eye health, skin health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Corn, yellow bell pepper, pineapple, banana, lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Green<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-101.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10218\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5012748597654257;width:539px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-101.png 626w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-101-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-101-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the green coloured fruits and vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrients:<\/strong> Chlorophyll, folate, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Bone health, detox, blood health, immunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Spinach, broccoli, green beans, kiwi, cucumber, avocado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Blue \/ Purple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-94.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-94.png 600w, https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-94-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>All the blue\/purple\/indigo coloured fruits and vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrients:<\/strong> Anthocyanins, resveratrol, Vitamin C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Brain health, anti-aging, heart health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Blueberries, grapes, eggplant, plums, purple cabbage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6\ufe0f<\/strong><strong>\u20e3 Indigo <em>(sometimes combined with blue)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutrients:<\/strong> Anthocyanins (like purple)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Similar to blue\/purple; antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Blackberries, black grapes, purple carrots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7\ufe0f\u20e3 White \/ Bro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-104.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10221\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.733130541232333;width:518px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-104.png 1000w, 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Also, they will now know that the classification for fruits and vegetables are highly flexible and can be adjusted upon context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is common for many to get confused between fruits and vegetables. This confusion is even more prevalent among young kids. &nbsp; A kid once asked me- Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? 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