On a fruit or vegetable, the blossom end is the end opposite the stem end. The stem end will have a scar or remains of the stem. The blossom end is often more rounded. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates vary from simple sugars to more complex starches. They provide four calories per gram.
Most fruits are a source of simple carbohydrates and vegetables provide complex carbohydrates.
Carotenoids Beta carotene is the most familiar carotenoid, but there are over 500 known carotenoids. These substances give fruits and vegetables their rich colors, and are generally red, orange, and deep yellow. For example, sweet potatoes, winter squash, carrots, apricots, papayas are all rich in carotenoids. Broccoli and dark, leafy greens are also excellent sources of carotenoids. Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found only in animal foods.