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Carbohydrate Foods
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
|
Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator & Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian
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