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Carbohydrate Foods

Overview

One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a food has 8 to 22 grams of carbohydrates per serving, it is considered to be 1 serving of carbohydrates.

Foods that contain carbohydrates are grouped into the following categories. The carbohydrate content is listed in grams (g). If you eat a larger portion, count it as more than one serving.

The carbohydrate content of sweets varies according to the ingredients. Talk with a registered dietitian about how to work desserts and other sugary foods into your meal plan.

Carbohydrate foods
Type of food	Grams (g) per serving	One serving equals:
Bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beans	15	1 slice bread (1 oz) 1/4 bagel 3/4 cup dry cereal 1/2 cup cooked cereal 1/3 cup cooked rice or pasta
Starchy vegetables	15	1/2 cup cooked beans, lentils, or peas 1/2 cup cooked corn 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
Fruits	15	1 small apple or orange 1/2 banana 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit 1/2 cup fruit juice 2 Tbsp dried fruit
Milk and yogurt	15	1 cup milk 3/4 cup (6 oz) plain yogurt
Non-starchy vegetables	5	1 cup raw vegetables 1/2 cup cooked vegetables 1/2 cup vegetable juice

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Current as of: September 20, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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Related Information

Current as of: September 20, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.