Can I Eat Fruits Instead of Vegetables? The Definitive Nutritional Guide
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, a large majority of adults do not meet the recommended daily intake for vegetables, leading many to wonder: **Can I eat fruits instead of vegetables** instead to fill the gap? While both are healthy, this is not a nutritionally sound replacement due to key differences in composition.