Women’s and Children’s Hospital This fact sheet provides you with information on basic carbohydrate counting in grams. Learning to count carbohydrates in the foods you eat is important for good blood sugar control. It also allows more flexibility in eating patterns. It is important to learn to count carbohydrates well as soon as possible. This hand out gives you basic carbohydrate amounts in common foods. Use the carbohydrate values next to the pictures e.g. (15g) to mix and match what you eat based on the amount of carbohydrate advised by your dietitian. You can also use the package label or carbohydrate counting books to work out the amount of carbohydrate in foods. Your dietitian will teach you how. Remember to include foods which do not contain carbohydrate in your meals and snacks for a healthy balanced diet. These foods include carbohydrate-free vegetables, lean protein and healthy oils. Basic carbohydrate values of some common foods Breads and Cereals 1 slice of bread (15g) 1 slice raisin toast/bread (15-20g) 1 English muffin (25-30g) 1 Pita bread (30g) 1 crumpet (20g) 1 Lavish/mountain wrap (15g) 100g Naan (45g) 2 Pappadum (10g) ¾ – 1 cup flake cereal (25g) 2 breakfast biscuits (20g) ¼ cup rolled oats (uncooked) (15g) Counting carbohydrates
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Women’s and Children’s Hospital
This fact sheet provides you with information on basic carbohydrate counting in grams.
Learning to count carbohydrates in the foods you eat is important for good blood sugar control. It also allows more flexibility in eating patterns. It is important to learn to count carbohydrates well as soon as possible.
This hand out gives you basic carbohydrate amounts in common foods. Use the carbohydrate values next to the pictures e.g. (15g) to mix and match what you eat based on the amount of carbohydrate advised by your dietitian. You can also use the package label or carbohydrate counting books to work out the amount of carbohydrate in foods. Your dietitian will teach you how.
Remember to include foods which do not contain carbohydrate in your meals and snacks for a healthy balanced diet. These foods include carbohydrate-free vegetables, lean protein and healthy oils.