List of non-starchy vegetables

Non-starchy vegetables are vegetables that contain a lower proportion of carbohydrates and calories compared to their starchy counterparts. Thus, for the same calories, one can eat a larger quantity of non-starchy vegetables compared to smaller servings of starchy vegetables.

This list may not be complete[1][2][3]

* Alfalfa sprouts
* Arugula
* Artichoke
* Asparagus
* Bamboo shoots
* Beans (green, Italian, yellow or wax)
* Bean sprouts
* Beets
* Bok choy
* Broccoli
* Brussels sprouts
* Cabbage
* Carrots
* Cauliflower
* Celery
* Chayote
* Chicory
* Chinese cabbage
* Chinese spinach
* Cucumber
* Eggplant
* Fennel
* Garlic
* Green onions
* Greens (beet or collard greens, dandelion, kale, mustard, turnip)
* Hearts of palm
* Herbs (parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.)
* Jicama
* Kohlrabi
* Leeks
* Lettuce (endive, escarole, romaine or iceberg)
* Mushrooms
* Okra
* Onions
* Parsley
* Peppers (green, red, yellow, orange, jalapeño)
* Purslane
* Radishes
* Rapini
* Rhubarb
* Rutabaga
* Sauerkraut
* Scallions
* Shallots
* Snow peas or pea pods
* Spinach
* Summer squash
* Swiss chard
* Tomatillos
* Turnips
* Water chestnuts
* Watercress
* Zucchini

## References

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1. ^ "Non-starchy Vegetables". Food for Diabetics. American Diabetes Association. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
2. ^ Dolson, Laura. "Low Carb Diets". Low Carb Dieting. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
3. ^ "Non-starch Veg List" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.