Asthma/COPDCarbohydrate Counting
Carbohydrate counting is a method that can be used to monitor and control the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. In carbohydrate counting, the grams of carbohydrate are counted. Each serving size listed below is equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate.
| Carbohydrates | Serving Size | Grams per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Bread, standard slice | 1 slice | 15 grams |
| Rice or Pasta | 1/3 cup | 15 grams |
| Pinto Beans | 1/2 cup | 15 grams |
| Corn or Peas | 1/2 cup | 15 grams |
| Potato | 1/2 cup | 15 grams |
| Peaches | 1/2 cup | 15 grams |
| Cantalope, cubed | 1 cup | 15 grams |
| Milk, lowfat | 1 cup | 15 grams |
| Jelly | 1 tablespoon | 15 grams |
Aim for:
45-60 grams of carbohydrates per meal
15-30 grams of carbohydrates per snack
Meal Planning using Carbohydrate Counting
Counting the amount of carbohydrates in your food can help you plan a healthy meal. The meal below includes a total of 45 grams of carbohydrates.
