Please use this chart only as a guide, and consult your physician for advice if you have any dietary-related illnesses, such as diabetes or heart disease. If you have medical reasons for needing a carbohydrates chart, I suggest several excellent books at the bottom of the page.

Included fiber, in grams, along with the carbohydrates in this chart because fiber is so important to your health. You'll quickly note that only the most basic information is given - beans, for instance, can be cooked and processed in hundreds of ways. For the interest of space and maximum usefulness, only a few types of beans are included in the carbohydrates chart.