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Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, high levels of starches and other complex carbs, and may also contain fat and protein. Some fruits and vegetables high in complex carbs include: 1  Potatoes. 2  Beans. 3  Carrots. 4  Okra. 5  Zucchini. 6  Cucumbers. 7  Radishes. 8  Asparagus.
Take a close look at the way starchy and non-starchy vegetables behave in our bodies and you might be surprised to discover good reasons to eat both kinds of plant foods. What Are Starchy and Non-Starchy Vegetables? Vegetables are labeled starchy when they contain more carbohydrates and more calories compared to other (non-starchy) vegetables. Here's a list of common vegetables in the starchy category: corn, peas, potatoes, zucchini, parsnips, pumpkin, butternut squash and acorn squash. The non-starchy vegetables category is much larger and includes veggies like spinach, celery, broccoli, radishes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and beets. Non-starchy vegetables deliver a powerful punch of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.