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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Carbohydrates

Read about why carbohydrates are important to the body and how they fit in a healthy diet. Explore types of carbs and examples of high carb and low carb foods.

  • Nutrient Lists from Standard Reference Legacy (2018)

    This page provides lists of which foods have the most and least content of specific nutrients. 

    • USDA, National Agricultural Library, Food and Nutrition Information Center

  • Grains

    Grains are a source of carbohydrates in the diet. Read more about the grains group, and learn why it is important to make half of your grains whole.

    • USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  • Interactive Nutrition Facts Label: Total Carbohydrate

    Read about Total Carbohydrates on the Nutrition Facts label.

    • HHS, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

  • Carbohydrates

    Read basic, factual information on carbohydrates. Topics covered include complex and simple carbohydrates and dietary fiber.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Carbohydrates/Carbs

    Find the latest news, plus links to overviews, clinical trials and research related to dietary carbohydrates. 

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Carbohydrates in the Diet

    Read this fact sheet on carbohydrates to discover their role in the body and how many to eat in a day.

    • Oklahoma State University Extension