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 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

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