Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the characteristics of dinner among preschoolers based on vegetable intake, as part of efforts to promote the intake of vegetables among them.Methods: From March to May 2019, 121 preschoolers aged 4–6 participated in a five-day dietary record survey using photographs. We examined their intake of vegetables and nutrients, the types of vegetables, the number of staple foods, main and side dishes, etc., as well as the items consumed as side dishes at dinner time. The preschoolers were categorized into three groups by the 25th and 75th percentiles ​​of vegetable intake, and their dinner was compared.Results: Data of 118 participants with no defects were analyzed. The median (25, 75 percentile) vegetable intake was 54 (39, 74) g/dinner. The high vegetable intake group consumed a diet with a higher proportion of energy, vegetable intake per 1,000 kcal, and salt intake compared to other groups. The high intake group consumed five types of vegetables per dinner and six side dishes per five dinners, which was the highest. The high intake group also consumed raw vegetables, vegetable soups, and simmered vegetables frequently.Conclusions: The characteristics of dinner differed among preschoolers based on the vegetable intake. The high intake group consumed five types of vegetables and at least one side dish per dinner, and raw vegetables, vegetable soups, and simmered vegetables frequently.