What Is the Difference Between Fruits and Vegetables?

A fruit develops from the ovule-bearing reproductive structure of a plant, while a vegetable is usually made of other parts of the plant.

A fruit is the fleshy part of a plant that encloses the seeds, although certain fruits, such as berries, have seeds that are visible on the outside of the fruit.

Vegetables are all other edible parts of a plant. Vegetables are categorized based on the plant part they come from.

Although the majority of fruits and vegetables are easy to identify, there are some that are often mistaken for each other.

Common examples of fruits that may be mistaken for vegetables include:

• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini 
• Squash
• Avocados
• Peppers
• Peapods
• Pumpkins
• Olives
• Sweet potatoes

Both fruits and vegetables are abundant in fiber, natural sugar, and vitamins and minerals yet low in fat and calories.

• Fiber: Fiber keeps you full for longer and is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system. 
• Vitamins and minerals: Fruits and vegetables contain many of the essential vitamins and minerals your body cannot create on its own. Beneficial plant compounds have been related to lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and several types of cancer.
• Weight loss: The majority of diet and weight loss regimens advise eating a lot of fruits and vegetables rather than processed food due to their high nutritional value and low-calorie content. Eating more fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight. However, fruits often have more sugar and calories than vegetables, although starchy vegetables such as potatoes and beets have higher calorie and sugar content.