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In carb counting, one 'carb choice' has about how many grams of carbohydrate?

About 15 grams of carbohydrate.

  1. 5 grams
  2. 30 grams
  3. 15 grams ✔

Why: Some people count carb choices instead of every gram. One choice is about 15 grams. Your care team or a dietitian can set your carb goals.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC calls the same amount '1 carb serving,' about 15 grams of carbs.

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Sources

  1. Carb Counting and Diabetes (ADA) https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/understanding-carbs/carb-counting-and-diabetes
  2. Carb Counting to Manage Blood Sugar (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/carb-counting-manage-blood-sugar.html

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