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Carb-Counters Cheat Sheet for Fruits and Vegetables

Written By UNDER MAINTENANCE on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 | 2:04 AM

Whether you’re counting carbs or just curious, grab this cheat sheet to help you sort out how some of your favorite fruits and vegetables stack up.
  • Acorn Squash:  30 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Apple:  21 grams carbs for every one medium apple
  • Artichoke:  17 grams carbs for every one large artichoke
  • Asparagus:  7 grams carbs for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Avocado:  6 grams carbs for every half
  • Banana:  28 grams carbs for every one medium banana
  • Beets:  17 grams carbs for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Blueberries:  20 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Broccoli:  8 grams carbs for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Brussels sprouts:  14 grams carbs for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Cabbage (green):  4 grams carbs for every 1-cup, shredded, raw
  • Cantaloupe:  13 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Cauliflower:  5 grams carbs for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Celery:  4 grams carbs for every 1-cup, chopped
  • Cherries:  25 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Chick peas:  23 grams carbs for every one-half cup, cooked
  • Cucumbers:  5 grams carbs for every one medium cucumber, peeled
  • Eggplant:  7 grams carbs for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Grapefruit (pink):  9 grams carbs for every half
  • Grapes:  29 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Lettuce or salad greens:  1 to 3 grams carbs for every 2-cups
  • Lima beans:  35 grams for every 1-cup, cooked
  • Mangoes:  28 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Mushrooms (white button):3 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Nuts (pistachios, pine nuts, peanuts):  4 to 6 grams carbs for every 1-ounce
  • Olives:  3 grams carbs for every 1-ounce, pitted
  • Orange:  16 grams carbs for every one medium orange
  • Orange juice:  25 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Pepper, red bell:  10 grams carbs for every 1-cup, chopped
  • Potato (white):  31 grams carbs for every one medium, baked
  • Spinach:  2 grams carbs for every 2-cups, raw
  • Strawberries:  10 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Sweet potato:  28 grams carbs for every one medium, baked
  • Tomatoes:  8 grams carbs for every 1-cup, raw
  • Tomato juice:  10 grams carbs for every 1-cup
  • Zucchini:  5 garms carbs for every 1-cup, cooked

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