1. Eggplant
   Bottle gourd
2. Potato
   Zucchini

Potatoes are actually the number one best-selling vegetable in the U.S. market, and that comes at no surprise, considering how the tuber figures into the daily American meal. Aside from being served as mashed or as hash browns, it can also be served as fries, chips, wedges, or shoestring shaped.

1. Pomelo
   Orange
2. Kumquat
   Tangelo

It's interesting that the orange is also the name of a color, and perhaps it's the only citrus of this shade that bears that distinction. There are hundreds of different varieties of oranges!

1. Rose hip
   Elderberry
2. Grapes
   Redcurrant

These days, many kinds of fruit can actually be turned into wine, but the main fruit that still holds this alcoholic distinction is the grape. There are specific grape varieties grown specifically for wine-making, and there are grapes that are grown for eating only. There are also those variants that are good for both wine-making and eating.

1. Zucchini
   Morel
2. Capsicum
   Corn

There are different varieties of corn, but the most popular one in the world is yellow sweet corn. Corn is grown in monocultures across the U.S. and is found in thousands of foods you wouldn't suspect, like most sodas, fast food burgers, and yogurt.

1. Banana
   Mango
2. Sweet corn
   Papaya

In a market survey, it turns out that bananas are the top fruits sold and consumed in the U.S. But India holds the distinction of being the top country that produces the most bananas in the world, with Uganda in second place, China in third place, the Philippines in fourth place, and Ecuador in fifth place. Do you know where your bananas come from?

1. Rutabaga
   Ginger
2. Beet
   Carrot

There are many kinds of root crops that are generally good for human health, but nutritionists have touted the benefits of carrots for the eyes. Specifically, it's full of betacarotene, which is what gives us great eyesight, and is found in tomatoes, too.

1. Cherry
   Plum
2. Pecan
   Apple

Americans love their apples, and Americans also love their apple pie. Apples are also made into ciders, both the alcoholic kind and not!

1. Dewberry
   Salmonberry
2. Strawberry
   Mulberry

It turns out that there are fruits called or considered as berries, but they are not technically berries in the true botanical sense of the word. In fact, strawberries aren't berries at all, but somehow avocados and melon are! We think that's bananas.

1. Lemon
   Pomelo
2. Melon
   Calamansi

Lemons are refreshing when turned into juice form and mixed with water and sugar; hence we have lemonade. But in recent years, there has also been a trend where lemon slices are dropped inside water containers, so that they get infused with the water for drinking -- as a healthier way to chug-a-lug that plain liquid.

1. Leeks
   Garlic
2. Onion
   Chives

Onions make us cry when we slice them, because they release a chemical irritant in gas form, so we don't see it but we can smell it, and our tear ducts certainly can feel it. Some have suggested that the best way to cut onions is to submerge them in water so that the gaseous irritant will get trapped in the water, leaving us tear-free. Try it!

1. Arugula
   Lettuce
2. Alfalfa sprouts
   Swiss chard

Of course we all know that the L in BLT stands for lettuce, and it's usually butter lettuce that they include in sandwiches and burgers. Meanwhile, salad makers use romaine and iceberg lettuce kind for their leafy green mix.

1. Pineapple
   Courgette
2. Pumpkin
   Watermelon

Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults alike, and an activity we all love is carving pumpkins, the traditional veggie for the Jack O'Lantern. But in the absence of pumpkins, some people have actually suggested using other vegetables or even fruits -- but of course that won't feel the same.

1. Lemon
   Spring onions
2. Tomato
   Parsley

Perhaps one of the happiest vegetables around is the tomato, because of its versatility and ease of use -- and also the taste. But there are actually many kinds of tomatoes, and the most common ones we use are the jubilee, cherry tomato, and the heirloom kind. But there's also other kinds and variants such as brandywine, green zebra, Campari, Roma, and even one called hillbilly tomatoes!

1. Onion
   Carrot
2. Black pepper
   Cabbage

We all know that a cabbage is that round head-shaped leafy green used in coleslaw, but there are actually other cabbage variants that don't come in this distinct shape -- and they also have other names, too. Some cabbage varieties also include the bok choy found in Chinese dishes, the napa cabbage commonly used to make kimchi, and the savoy cabbage used to make spring roll types of food preparations.

1. Cherry tomato
   Chickpea
2. Nutmeg
   Mushroom

There are many kinds of mushrooms out there, and some are actually poisonous, so it's best to be careful and not just pick anything out from the wild. The most commonly used edible mushrooms are button mushrooms, but there's also oyster, shiitake, enoki, and of course the Portobello, which chefs love to prepare in special gourmet ways.

1. Chokeberry
   Blackberry
2. Blueberry
   Lingonberry

While we call the blueberry a berry, botanically it's what they refer to as a "false berry" because it's a kind of berry that doesn't grow solely from the ovary. This kind of berry also comes out from the other flower parts, so that's what makes this distinction.

1. Fennel
   Shallot
2. Garlic
   Durian

In many folklore and myth, the garlic has been identified as a good device to ward off evil creatures of the night, mostly those that are bloodsuckers or have fangs. That's why we see this peculiarity of the garlic seep into pop culture lore as well, namely as a famous weapon against vampires.

1. Olives
   Sage
2. Carrots
   Spinach

For people who have grown up reading or watching Popeye the Sailor Man cartoons would be very familiar with the sailor's favorite strength-giving food: spinach. He pops open a can whenever he needs to "muscle up" when fighting his arch-enemies, and kids picked up on the message and started eating more spinach during those days.

1. Apple
   Parsnip
2. Aubergine
   Pear

Did you know that the U.K. fashion brand Debenhams came out with a body type guide for their customers who are unsure of their body shapes, and the shapes are based on not just the typical fruits -- the apple and pear being the two most identified female body shapes -- but they also used other fruits and vegetables as well? They claim that a Chris Hemsworth type of body is a parsnip, while Russell Brand's body type is the leek and Jay-Z is aubergine. It's easy to say we're making this stuff up, but there's Google for doubters out there.

1. Acai berry
   Chia seeds
2. Quinoa
   Kale

Kale has always been there, but a New York publicist is somehow being credited for pushing it to pop culture fave status, and some say she was paid for by an association that wants to promote it. Kale was even promoted as a "superfood," and it's now being converted to different kinds of food items as well, like kale chips.

1. Coconut
   Watermelon
2. Jackfruit
   Breadfruit

Watermelon is said to have originated in Africa, but it is a fruit that is globally enojyed these days. The country that holds the lion's share of producing watermelon is China, and the far runners-up are Turkey, Iran, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Algeria, and the United States.

1. Iceberg lettuce
   Cucumber
2. Papaya
   Watermelon

Strangely enough, beauty experts have also recommended people to use other kinds of vegetables to become part of their beauty regimen, not just the typically common cucumber slice (put over one's closed eyelids to refresh it). If you're not keen on eating them, try substituting avocado, potato, banana, watermelon, and even iceberg lettuce there.

1. White cabbage
   Endive
2. Brussels sprouts
   Sugar beet

It is highly theorized that indeed, the Brussels sprout may have gotten its name from the capital city of Belgium. Aside from that veggie, other veggies popular in Belgium are sugar beets, white cabbage and endives, and there's also a specific Belgian endive variant to boot.

1. Cashew
   Peanut
2. Cherry
   Banana

Small and sweet red cherries are usually the ones that top many an ice cream sundae all over the world. They commonly come in halved form, without the pit and stem of course.

1. Sea cucumber
   Pineapple
2. Kiwifruit
   Potato

Kiwifuit is that small oblong-shaped fleshy fruit found in New Zealand, where a bird named kiwi is also found. And yes, they also call New Zealanders as Kiwis.

1. Pineapple
   Cucumber
2. Grapefruit
   Pomegranate

Eat whatever fruit you want for breakfast, but nutritionists are promoting specific produce for specific benefits and dietary needs. A very popular and commonly recommended fruit for the morning is the grapefruit, which can contribute to boosting the immune system of the body, and it's a great source of vitamin C.

1. Kohlrabi
   Asparagus
2. Rhubarb
   Celery

When grouping vegetables, celery belongs to the produce kind that we consume for their stems, primarily. That's why you can also see this as a popular garnish in a Bloody Mary cocktail -- because you can crunch on it in between sips, and you can also use it as a stirrer!

1. Walnut
   Celery
2. Olives
   Mint

In Greek mythology, the olive tree is associated with the goddess Athena, so its byproducts are also part of her lore, such as the olive oil. That's why olives and olive oil are a huge part of Greek and Mediterranean cuisines.

1. Cantaloupe
   Mango
2. Kaffir lime
   Nectarine

Curiously enough, a mango is classified botanically as a stone fruit, because it has one huge pit or stone seed in the middle of it, which is surrounded by the fleshy part we eat. Some cultures eat the green mango raw, and some eat the yellow mango as is, or as part of another dish, like mango torte cakes, mango chutney, and other yummy stuff.

1. Green peas
   Okra
2. String beans
   Edamame

There are many kinds of vegetables that come in some form of a pod, but the most common and recognizable ones are the green peas, specifically the snap peas. Some of its cousins appear flat like, well, flat beans, or shapely like edamame, while some are long and rounded like an okra.

1. Apricot
   Asparagus
2. Avocado
   Spinach

Avocado can be enjoyed in hundreds of different ways. But the resurgence of avocado as a "cool food" appeared in hipster circles populated by millennials, where they seem to love consuming avocado slices placed on toasted bread. Now that's a yummy reinvention!

1. Peach
   Rose
2. Plum
   Nut

Peaches actually rank number 9 in a list of the top 20 popular fruits consumed and sold in the U.S. since 2017. The peach tree is also easy to grow for some people who have big yards, so those garden-picked fruits may not be contributing to this official statistic, but it could actually be pushed up if they consider fruit consumption that's not store-bought.

1. Cinnamon
   Allspice
2. Eggplant
   Oregano

Some call it eggplant, some call it aubergine. But whichever variant you use, it's a great main ingredient for moussaka. And no, that's totally different from eggplant parmigiana.

1. Shallot
   Cauliflower
2. Broccoli
   Artichoke

It's quite a mystery why broccoli is such a hated food item amongst very young children, given its very playful shape. But adults can't get enough of this, so perhaps it's a stage of human development to really hate veggies when we're younger. Of course, this doesn't apply to all human beings -- just the choosy ones.

1. Pineapple
   Cranberries
2. Tomato
   Lime

There are so many vodka-based cocktail recipes out there if you ask your friendly neighborhood bartender or mixologist, but the top choice to mix with pure vodka is cranberry juice. Pineapple juice and tomato juice are also suggested, but many seem to prefer the pink mixture. Bottoms up!