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Vegetables -
What Are Carbs in Vegetables?
Carbs in Vegetables Definition -
The word carb is short for carbohydrate or gram of
carbohydrate. It is a component of food that is
mainly used for energy in the body. Complex Carbs Definition
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Healthy carbohydrates with no added refined sugar
(vegetables are a very good source).
Carbs In
Vegetables - Nutrition and Health Benefits of Vegetables
Not all carbs are bad for our
health. The carbs in vegetables are the best to eat
as they do not have added
refined sugar, therefore, they are healthy
carbohydrates which are known as complex carbs.
These healthy carbs in vegetables are good as they
contain naturally occurring sugars that the body is
able to deal with easily as it can slowly metabolize
allowing the brain to feel positive, balanced and
energized. Complex carbs are naturally occurring and
have not been stripped of their nutrients.
Vegetables have many health benefits and this is
definitely one of them!
Carbohydrates In
Vegetables - Benefits and Nutrition of Vegetables
Simple Carbs Definition - Carbs
that are bad for our health as they contain added
refined sugar. Carbs that our bad for our health
are known as simple carbs. These carbohydrates have
added refined sugar and the food is stripped of its
natural vitamins, nutrients and minerals during the
refining process and this results in the food having
a pure sugar effect on our health and bodies. The
sugar enters the bloodstream quickly and make us
crave for more. Simple carbs can result in poor
mental and physical health.
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Facts About Carbs
in Vegetables
- Health Benefits of Vegetables
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Not all
carbohydrates are bad for our health - vegetables
contain healthy carbs to eat known as complex carbs
which is a health benefit of vegetables and are a
good source of carbs
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Carbohydrates
that are not healthy or beneficial to us are known
as simple carbs
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Good carbs are in foods
and vegetables that contain only
naturally occurring sugars
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The amount of
Carbs in vegetables can vary depending on the
cooking method
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Carbs in
Vegetables are mainly a measurement of energy in the body
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Carbs In Vegetables
A-Z Chart - Benefits and Nutrition of Vegetables
The following vegetables carbohydrates chart
provides you with an alphabetical list that is easy to
understand. Simply check through the lists for the
relevant food item to see how many carbs the vegetable
contains per 100 grams, check to find the information you require
and look for the cooking method that you will be using
for your vegetables. These charts are particularly good
if you want to eat less carbs and you are considering a
low carb diet and want to find out how many carbs are in
low carb diet and vegetables:
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A-Z Alphabetical List of Vegetables and
Cooking Description of Vegetables |
Grams of Carbs |
| Name
of Vegetables and Cooking Description of
Vegetables |
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Artichoke
Carbs |
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| Globe Artichoke
Stem, leave and heart boiled |
2.7 |
| Jerusalem
Artichoke flesh boiled |
10.6 |
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Asparagus Carbs |
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| Asparagus Boiled |
1.4 |
| Asparagus Canned,
Drained |
1.5 |
| Asparagus Green
and White Varieties |
1.7/1.8 |
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Aubergine
Carbs |
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| Aubergine Fried |
2.8 |
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Beetroot
Carbs |
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| Beetroot Boiled |
9.5 |
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Broad beans
Carbs |
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| Canned Broad Beans |
11 |
| Frozen Broad Beans
Boiled |
11.7 |
| Shelled Broad Bean |
12 |
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Broccoli
Calories |
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| Boiled Broccoli |
1.1 |
| Frozen Broccoli |
2.3 |
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Brussel Sprouts
Carbs |
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| Brussel Sprouts Boiled |
3.5 |
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Cauliflower
Carbs |
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| Cauliflower Boiled |
2.1 |
| Cauliflower Frozen |
1.9 |
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Celery
Carbs |
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| Celery Stem |
0.9 |
| Celery Stem Boiled |
0.8 |
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Corn
Carbs (Sweetcorn, Maize) |
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Boiled Baby Corn on the Cob |
2.7 |
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Corn on the Cob |
18 |
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Canned Corn Kernels |
26.6 |
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Frozen Corn Kernels |
18.4 |
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Cucumber
Carbs |
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| Cucumber Trimmed |
1.5 |
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Garlic Carbs |
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Flesh / Raw sliced |
6.1 |
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Puree |
13 |
| Garlic Paste |
11.3 |
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Leek
/ Leeks Carbs |
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Leeks Trimmed |
2.9 |
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Leeks
Trimmed, Chopped, Boiled |
2.6 |
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Mushroom
/ Mushrooms Carbs |
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Boiled Mushrooms |
0.4 |
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Canned Mushrooms |
Tr |
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Fried Mushrooms in Oil |
0.3 |
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Dried Shiitake Mushrooms |
63.9 |
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Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms |
0 |
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Onions /
Onion Carbs |
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| Onion
Boiled |
3.7 |
| Onion
Red, Caramelized /
Caramelised |
50.9 |
| Onion
Dried |
68.6 |
| Onion Flesh Only |
7.9 |
| Onion Fried
in Oil |
14.1 |
| Onion
Picked, Drained |
4.9 |
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Parsnip / Parsnips Carbs |
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Trimmed, Peeled,
Boiled Parsnips |
12.9 |
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Frozen, Roasting Parsnip |
6 |
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Frozen, Roasting, Honey Glazed Parsips |
14.9 |
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Pea
/ Peas Carbs |
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Boiled Fresh Peas |
10 |
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Boiled
Frozen Peas |
9.7 |
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Canned Peas |
13.5 |
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Boiled Dried Peas |
19.9 |
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Frozen Petits Pois Peas |
5.5 |
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Canned Petits Pois Peas |
11 |
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Carbs In Vegetables Chart
- Benefits and Nutrition of Vegetables
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A-Z Alphabetical
List of Vegetables and Cooking
Description of Vegetables |
Carbs per 1 gram |
| Name
of Vegetables and Cooking Description of
Vegetables |
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Pepper
/ Peppers Carbs |
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Green Pepper Raw |
2.6 |
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Red Pepper Raw |
6.4 |
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Yellow Pepper Raw |
5.3 |
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Potatoes / Potato Carbs |
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Potatoes Roasted in oil |
25.9 |
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Baked Potato with skin |
31.7 |
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Baked Potato without skin |
18 |
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Potatoes
Peeled and boiled |
17 |
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Potatoes
Mashed with milk and butter |
15.5 |
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Shallots / Shallot
Carbs |
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| Shallots
Boiled |
0.8 |
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Spinach
Carbs |
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| Spinach Boiled or
Frozen |
0.5 |
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Swede
Carbs |
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| Swede Boiled |
2.3 |
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Taro
Carbs |
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| Taro Raw |
26.4 |
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Tomato
/ Tomatoes Carbs |
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Canned Tomatoes |
3 |
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Cherry Tomatoes |
3.1 |
| Fried
Tomatoes |
5 |
| Grilled Tomatoes |
3.5 |
| Tomato Puree |
14.2 |
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Turnip
Carbs |
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| Raw Turnip |
4.7 |
| Boiled Turnip |
2 |
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Yam
Carbs |
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| Yam Flesh |
28.2 |
| Yam Flesh Boiled |
33 |
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Zucchini
Carbs |
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| Zucchini Raw with
Skin |
3.1 |
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Carbohydrates In
Vegetables - Benefits and Nutrition of Vegetables
Simple Carbs in Vegetables Definition - Carbs
that are bad for our health as they contain added
refined sugar. Carbs that our bad for our health
are known as simple carbs. These carbohydrates have
added refined sugar and the vegetables are stripped of
their
natural vitamins, nutrients and minerals during the
refining process and this results in the vegetables having
a pure sugar effect on our health and bodies.
The
sugar enters the bloodstream quickly and make us
crave for more. Simple carbs can result in poor
mental and physical health. |
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Health
experts and nutritionists believe that a well-balanced
diet that includes at least five portions of fruit and
vegetables per day will help to considerably improve our
lifestyles and ultimately extend our lives |
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