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
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Type of food
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Grams (g) per serving
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One serving equals:
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Bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beans
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15
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- 1 slice bread (1 oz)
- 1/4 large bagel
- 3/4 cup crispy rice cereal
- 3/4 cup cooked wheat cereal
- 1/3 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup cooked pasta
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Starchy vegetables
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15
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- 1/2 cup cooked beans, lentils, or peas
- 1/2 cup cooked corn
- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
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Fruits
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15
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- 1 small apple or medium orange
- 1/2 large banana
- 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit
- 1/2 cup apple, grapefruit, orange, or cranberry juice
- 2 tablespoons raisins
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Milk and yogurt
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15
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- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
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Non-starchy vegetables
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5
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- 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
- 1 cup cooked, or chopped raw vegetables
- 1/2 cup vegetable juice
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Credits
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
