Food Differences List

Food is a substance that can be consumed to help our body work, grow and repair itself. It can be of plant or animal origin and generally contains a variety of nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Some foods are rich in carbohydrates, some are rich in proteins, and some are rich in fats and so on. When food is ingested it reaches stomach through esophagus where it is digested completely to provide the energy. A large number of body processes takes place in our and the kind of food that we eat can affect the efficiency of these processes.

Different foods taste different. The human tongue is sensitive to five different tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Some of the common types of food that we eat include fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein. Each food has its own characteristic taste, colour, aroma etc., and thus is different from other foods. Let us see some of the popular food differences!