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Carbohydrate Calculator: How to Use and Reap Its Benefits

What are Carbohydrates?

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What are Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are important body-building nutrients present in foods as sugar molecules. When they enter your body, they turn into glucose, get burned, and give you the energy to work. Foods that are rich in carbohydrates are:

 

  • Bread
  • Rice
  • Fruits
  • Starchy vegetables
  • Corn
  • Peas
  • Lentils
  • Beans
  • Sugary foods, etc.
Carbohydrates can be categorised into two branches, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are sugars, whereas complex carbohydrates are made up of longer sugar molecules.

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What are the Different Types of Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are of 3 types. They are as follows:

1. Sugars

These are simple carbohydrates mainly found in grains, sugary drinks, and desserts in their basic form. They are also present in milk, fruit,s and vegetables.

2. Starches

Starches are complex carbohydrates made with many sugar chains. The human body breaks starches and produces energy. Cereals, pasta, potatoes, etc., have starch in them.

3. Fibres

Fibres are the most complex form of carbohydrates that your body can not break properly. Therefore, fibre-rich foods are highly fulfilling and important for the diet. In addition, fibre is beneficial for your digestive system. Foods like nuts, beans, seeds, and fruits are fibre-rich.

How to Use a Digit Carbohydrate Calculator?

An online carb calculator is a great, convenient tool for easily measuring daily carb intake. The steps you should follow to measure your daily carb intake with the help of an online digit carbohydrate calculator are given below:

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Step 1

Open the digit's carb calculator and choose your gender, age, height and weight.

Step 2

Go to the "goal" tab and select your goal, which means whether you want fat loss, regular maintenance or gaining muscle.

Step 3

Go to the "activity level" tab and choose your daily activity level. And finally, click on calculate and get your result.

What are the Benefits of using Carbohydrate Calculator?

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What are the Benefits of using Carbohydrate Calculator?

The benefits of using this online carbohydrate intake calculator are as follows:

  • The whole process is very easy
  • Completely free of cost
  • Accurate results
  • Saves time

Now that you know how to use this carbohydrate intake calculator and its benefits, let's find out more about carbohydrates and their effects on human health.

How Many Carbohydrates Should You Consume Daily?

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How Many Carbohydrates Should You Consume Daily?

As mentioned earlier, you can follow those steps to calculate your carbohydrate intake using a daily carb intake calculator. However, you should know your body's requirements to track daily carb intake. A minimum of 55% carbohydrate intake is recommended for an adult. Your carb intake should not rise to 65%. Carb intake percentage is measured in calories, where 4 kcal is equivalent to 1g.

For example, if your daily intake is 2,000 calories, then 900 to 1,300 calories should come from carbohydrates. Proteins and fats fulfill the rest of the amount.

What are the Carbohydrate Content of Common Foods?

Food Portion Size Carbohydrates
Bread 1 slice 10 - 20 g
Flour, all-purpose, and dry 2 tablespoons 12 g
Cooked oatmeal ½ cup 12 - 15 g
Cooked rice ½ cup 45 g
Beans and lentils ½ cup 18 - 22 g
Nuts, mixed ½ cup 15 g
Corn, cooked or canned ½ cup 15 g
Almond milk 1 cup <1 g
Greek Yoghurt (plain) 1 cup 10 g
Cows milk 1 cup 12 g
Soy milk 1 cup 3 g
Yoghurt (plain) 1 cup 14 g
Apple 1 medium 15 - 30 g

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