Give examples of foods rich in Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Fibre, Water, Fats, and Carbohydrates.


Examples of foods that are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre, water, fats, and carbohydrates are as follows:

(1) Protein: Milk, tofu, yogurt, meats, chicken, beans, groundnuts, lentils, fish, cheese, and egg albumin, are rich in protein.

(2.) Vitamin: Egg, milk, orange, kiwi, sunflower seeds, avocado, green peas, and dried fruits.

(3.) Carbohydrates: Bread, rice, yogurt, bananas, potatoes, grapes, starchy vegetables, etc. Starch-containing food is potatoes, rice, corn, grains, peas, etc.

(4.) Minerals - Mushrooms, whole grains, dried fruits, radish, garlic, egg, coriander, olive, etc.

(5.) Fibers -  Food such as whole grains, carrots, citrus fruits, cereals, spinach, almonds, coconut, mushrooms, barley, lentils, broccoli, etc. are rich in dietary fiber.

(6.) Water - Watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, spinach, carrots, pineapple, pear, etc. are rich in water.

(7.) Fats - Foods like ice cream, red meat (lamb, goat), butter, dark chocolate, fatty fish (salmon, sardines), peanut butter, fish, cheese, and flaxseed oils, are fat-rich food.

[Extra information:

Pulses are rich in protein and fiber, and very low in fat. Pulses contain essential vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, and folate.

Fish is a significant source of food rich in animal proteins. Fish proteins have high digestibility and growth-promoting value. Also, cod and shark liver oils are rich in vitamin D]

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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