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Reptiles: Vegetable Information Index

The images that represent each vegetable indexed are color coded. The colors that surround the images and underline the vegetable represent whether that vegetable is one that can be used as a staple item, an occasional item, or of it should be avoided all together.

 
  This item can be used as a staple food item.
 
  This item can be used occasionally or as a treat.
 
  This item should not be used as a food item.


Nutritional information is based on 100 grams and is provided by the USDA Website. Unless otherwise noted, each of these vegetables are presented raw.




Acorn Squash
Staple Food Item

 Acorn Squash

  Calcium (mg) : 145
  Fat (g) : 0.42
  Protein (g) : 2.45
  Phosphorus (mg) : 10
  Fiber (g) : 3.6
  Kcal : 30
Butternut Squash
Staple Food Item

 Butternut Squash

  Calcium (mg) : 48
  Fat (g) : 0.10
  Protein (g) : 1.00
  Phosphorus (mg) : 33
  Fiber (g) : 2.0
  Kcal : 45
Green - String Beans
Staple Food Item

 Green (Snap) - String Beans

  Calcium (mg) : 37
  Fat (g) : 0.22
  Protein (g) : 1.83
  Phosphorus (mg) : 38
  Fiber (g) : 2.7
  Kcal : 31
Kabocha Squash
Staple Food Item

 Kabocha Squash **

  Calcium (mg) : 48
  Fat (g) : 0.10
  Protein (g) : 1.00
  Phosphorus (mg) : 33
  Fiber (g) : 2.0
  Kcal : 45
Parsnips
Staple Food Item

 Parsnips

  Calcium (mg) : 36
  Fat (g) : 0.30
  Protein (g) : 1.20
  Phosphorus (mg) : 71
  Fiber (g) : 4.9
  Kcal : 75
Asparagus Occasional Food Item

 Asparagus

  Calcium (mg) : 24
  Fat (g) : 0.12
  Protein (g) : 2.20
  Phosphorus (mg) : 52
  Fiber (g) : 2.1
  Kcal : 20
Broccoli Occasional Food Item

 Broccoli

  Calcium (mg) : 47
  Fat (g) : 0.37
  Protein (g) : 2.82
  Phosphorus (mg) : 66
  Fiber (g) : 2.6
  Kcal : 34
Carrots Occasional Food Item

 Carrots

  Calcium (mg) : 33
  Fat (g) : 0.24
  Protein (g) : 0.93
  Phosphorus (mg) : 35
  Fiber (g) : 2.8
  Kcal : 41
Celery Occasional Food Item

 Celery

  Calcium (mg) : 40
  Fat (g) : 0.17
  Protein (g) : 0.69
  Phosphorus (mg) : 24
  Fiber (g) : 1.6
  Kcal : 16
Cauliflower Occasional Food Item

 Cauliflower

  Calcium (mg) : 22
  Fat (g) : 0.28
  Protein (g) : 1.92
  Phosphorus (mg) : 44
  Fiber (g) : 2.0
  Kcal : 25
Green Peppers Occasional Food Item

 Green Peppers

  Calcium (mg) : 10
  Fat (g) : 0.17
  Protein (g) : 0.86
  Phosphorus (mg) : 20
  Fiber (g) : 1.7
  Kcal : 20
Red Peppers Occasional Food Item

 Red Peppers

  Calcium (mg) : 7
  Fat (g) : 0.30
  Protein (g) : 0.99
  Phosphorus (mg) : 26
  Fiber (g) : 2.1
  Kcal : 31
Spaghetti Squash Occasional Food Item

 Spaghetti Squash

  Calcium (mg) : 23
  Fat (g) : 0.57
  Protein (g) : 0.64
  Phosphorus (mg) : 12
  Fiber (g) : ----
  Kcal : 31
Yams Occasional Food Item

 Yams

  Calcium (mg) : 17
  Fat (g) : 0.17
  Protein (g) : 1.53
  Phosphorus (mg) : 55
  Fiber (g) : 4.1
  Kcal : 118
Yellow Peppers Occasional Food Item

 Yellow Peppers

  Calcium (mg) : 11
  Fat (g) : 0.21
  Protein (g) : 1.00
  Phosphorus (mg) : 24
  Fiber (g) : 0.9
  Kcal : 27
Avocado Never Feed This Food Item

 Avocado

  Calcium (mg) : 12
  Fat (g) : 14.66
  Protein (g) : 2.00
  Phosphorus (mg) : 52
  Fiber (g) : 6.7
  Kcal : 160
Brussels Sprouts Never Feed This Food Item

 Brussels Sprouts

  Calcium (mg) : 42
  Fat (g) : 0.30
  Protein (g) : 3.38
  Phosphorus (mg) : 69
  Fiber (g) : 3.8
  Kcal : 43
Corn Never Feed This Food Item

 Corn

  Calcium (mg) : 7
  Fat (g) : 4.74
  Protein (g) : 9.42
  Phosphorus (mg) : 210
  Fiber (g) : 7.3
  Kcal : 365
Rhubarb Never Feed This Food Item

 Rhubarb

  Calcium (mg) : 86
  Fat (g) : 0.20
  Protein (g) : 0.90
  Phosphorus (mg) : 14
  Fiber (g) : 1.8
  Kcal : 21


** The USDA website does not contain data for the Kabocha Squash. Several other resources state that it has a very similar nutritional makeup as that of the Butternut Squash, which is in the same family. (Winter Squash)

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