How Many Carbs Should I Eat?

Patti Wolter
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Low-Fat Dairy

Your Daily Goal*

2 to 3 servings (24 to 36 g)

Tasty Ideas

  • 6 ounces nonfat plain yogurt (14 g)
  • 1 cup skim milk (12 g)
  • 6 oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt (7 g)
  • 1 oz shredded reduced-fat cheddar (1 g)

*Recommendations are based on an 1,800-calorie diet.

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Refined Grains

Your Daily Goal*

0 to 2 servings (0 to 30 g) Count these toward your grains, beans and starchy veg goal.

Tasty Ideas

  • 1 flour tortilla (6 inches; 18 g)
  • 1/2 small plain bagel (17 g)
  • 1/4 cup cooked white rice (13 g)
  • 1 slice white bread (12 g)

*Recommendations are based on an 1,800-calorie diet.

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Sweets and Treats

Your Daily Goal*

1 serving Carb amounts vary; limit to 150 to 250 calories.

Tasty Ideas

  • 1 brownie (2-inch square; 26 g)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate ice cream (19 g)
  • 2 medium chocolate chip cookies (16 g)
  • 1 oz potato chips (14 g)

*Recommendations are based on an 1,800-calorie diet.

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