Guide

One cup of halved strawberries holds about 12 grams of carbohydrates, with plenty of fiber to soften the impact on blood sugar.

Most squash and zucchini stay low in carbs per cup, especially when you track net carbs, serving size, and cooking method.

Sprouted moong contains about 6 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams, with fiber that slows digestion and steadies blood sugar.

A 1-cup bowl of split pea soup with ham usually holds around 25–35 grams of carbohydrates, depending on recipe, thickness, and serving size.

A standard serving of spinach dip has 2–6 grams of carbs, depending on the recipe, portion size, and whether it’s store-bought or homemade.

A 100-gram serving of cooked soybeans has about 8 g of carbs, including around 6 g of fiber that slows the rise in blood sugar.

Dry soya chunks contain about 33 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fiber per 100 g, with lower net carbs once cooked and hydrated.

Most plain soy foods provide about 3–14 grams of carbohydrate per 100 grams, and the carbs in soy tend to have a gentle effect on blood sugar.

Most brands of shredded cheddar cheese list 0 grams of carbohydrates per 1 ounce serving, with reduced fat versions usually staying at 1 to 2 grams.

Carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and fibre that your body turns into fuel for muscles, brain, and daily movement.