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Complex Carbohydrates List of Healthy Carbs

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    Healthy Carbs and Complex Carbohydrates List 

    Simple and complex carbohydrates can be misunderstood. Since whole fruit is a simple carb, it's best to categorize carbs as either bad or good carbs. Here's your complete good healthy carbohydrates list.

    (Carb grams for most packaged foods can be found on the label.)
    BEANS & PEASAMOUNTCARBS (grams)
    Black beans1/4 cup dry23
    Black beans1/2 cup cooked18
    Garbanzo beans1/4 cup dry28
    Garbanzo (Chickpeas)1/2 cup cooked18
    Kidney beans1/4 cup dry29
    Kidney beans1/2 cup cooked20
    Lentils1/4 cup dry28
    Lentils1/2 cup cooked20
    Lima Beans1/4 cup dry22
    Lima Beans1/2 cup cooked20
    Navy Beans1/4 cup dry32
    Navy Beans1/2 cup cooked29
    Pinto Beans1/4 cup dry29
    Pinto Beans1/2 cup cooked22
    Soybeans1/4 cup dry13
    Soybeans1/2 cup cooked9
    Split Peas1/4 cup dry26
    Split Peas1/2 cup cooked21


    DAIRYAMOUNTCARBS (grams)
    Blue cheese1 oz0.7
    Cheddar cheese1 oz0.4
    Cottage cheese, 2% fat1/2 cup4
    Egg1 extra large1
    Feta cheese1 oz1
    Milk, 1% fat1 cup8
    Milk, fat-free1 cup13
    Mozzarella cheese1 oz0.8
    Parmesan cheese1 Tbsp.0.2
    Provolone cheese1 oz0.6
    Ricotta cheese1/2 cup6
    Swiss cheese1 oz1
    Yogurt, low-fat1 cup17
    Yogurt, fat-free1 cup18


    FRUITS (raw)AMOUNTCARBS (grams)
    Apple5 oz21
    Apricot3 (4 oz ea.)12
    Avocado1/2 (3 oz)7
    Blackberries1 cup18
    Blueberries1 cup21
    Cantaloupe1 cup13
    Cranberries1/2 cup6
    Grapefruit1/2 (4 oz)10
    Grapes1 cup16
    Guava1 (3 oz)11
    Kiwi1 (2-1/2 oz)11
    Mango1/2 (3-1/2 oz)18
    Nectarine1 (5 oz)16
    Orange1 (4-1/2 oz)15
    Papaya1/2 (5-1/2 oz)15
    Peach1 (3-1/2 oz)10
    Pear1 (6 oz)25
    Pineapple1 cup19
    Raspberries1 cup14
    Strawberries1 cup11
    Tangerine1 (3 oz)9
    Watermelon1 cup12


    NUTS & SEEDSAMOUNTCARBS (grams)
    Almonds1 oz6
    Brazil nuts1 oz4
    Cashews1 oz9
    Coconut, raw1 oz4
    Macadamia nuts1 oz4
    Peanuts1 oz6
    Pecans1 oz5
    Pistachios1 oz7
    Pumpkin seeds1 oz5
    Sesame seeds1 Tbsp.1
    Sunflower1 oz5
    Walnuts1 oz3


    VEGETABLESAMOUNTCARBS (grams)
    Alfalfa sprouts, raw1/2 cup1
    Asparagus1/2 cup cooked4
    Butterhead lettuce1 cup raw2
    Broccoli1/2 cup cooked4
    Brussels Sprouts1/2 cup cooked7
    Cabbage1/2 cup cooked4
    Carrot1 (2-1/2 oz)7
    Cauliflower3 florets3
    Celery1/2 cup diced2
    Chinese Cabbage1/2 cup cooked2
    Chili Peppers1 Tbsp.1
    Corn (sweet)1 ear19
    Cucumber5 oz raw4
    Edamame, fresh soybeans1/2 cup raw14
    Edamame1/4 cup cooked10
    Eggplant1/2 cup cooked3
    Garlic1 clove1
    Ginger Root1 Tbsp. raw1
    Green Bell Peppers1/2 cup raw3
    Iceberg Lettuce1-1/2 cups raw3
    Mushrooms1/2 cup cooked4
    Okra1/2 cup cooked6
    Onions1/2 cup cooked7
    Radishes1/2 cup raw2
    Red Bell Peppers1/2 cup raw3
    Red Cabbage1/2 cup cooked4
    Romaine lettuce1-1/2 cups raw2
    Scallions1/2 cup raw4
    Spinach1/2 cup cooked3
    Swiss Chard1/2 cup cooked4
    Zucchini1/2 cup cooked4


    WHOLE GRAINSAMOUNTCARBS (grams)
    Bread, whole wheat1 slice14
    Bread, multi grain1 slice17
    Oatmeal, cooked1 cup25
    Pancake, buckwheat mix1/3 cup (3 cakes)33
    Pancake, whole grain mix1/3 cup (3 cakes)28
    Pasta, whole wheat1 cup cooked37
    Popcorn, popped3-1/2 cups19
    Rice, basmati brown1/4 cup dry31
    Rice, brown1/4 cup dry33
    Rice, brown1/2 cup cooked22
    Rice, wild1/2 cup cooked18
    Rye bread1 slice15
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