Carbohydrate foods
Foods containing carbohydrate 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.
Bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beans, and starchy vegetables: 15 g of carbohydrate per serving
- 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
- 1/4 cup cooked dry beans, lentils, peas, or corn
- 1/4 large baked potato
Vegetables: 5 g of carbohydrate per serving
- 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
- 1/2 cup other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw
- 3/4 cup vegetable juice
Fruits: 15 g of carbohydrate per serving
- 1 medium apple or orange
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup chopped, cooked, or canned fruit
- 1/2 cup fruit juice
- 1/4 cup dried fruit
Milk and yogurt: 15 g of carbohydrate per serving
These are also good sources of calcium.
- 1 cup milk
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt (Food with added sugar will contain more carbohydrate, so check the label.)
Sweets
The carbohydrate content of sweets varies according to the ingredients. Talk with a registered dietitian about how to work these foods into your meal plan.
For a complete listing of foods containing carbohydrate, contact the American Diabetes Association.
| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: February 10, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator | |
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