With only 40 calories and 10
grams of carbs per cup cooked this vegetable is the perfect low - carb and gluten - free substitute to family - favorite recipes that typically use pasta, like shrimp scampi, spaghetti meatballs, or my personal favorite, Garlic Butter Chicken and Spaghetti Squash.
Although papaya has a fair
amount of carbs per cup, the fiber in them helps slow digestion and the glycemic load of 1 cup is only 59, well below the standard.
Hi Pam, if you're looking for low carb, you definitely don» want quinoa; it has nearly 40g
of carbs per cup.
For example, brussels sprouts and cabbage contain approximately 4 grams of fiber and less than 10 grams
of carbs per cup.
Hi Boxie, this is always an estimate but the carbs will be reduced by up to 70 % (more about fermentation & carbs is here: Ketogenic Diet FAQ: All You Need to Know) I think that there are 2 - 3 grams net carbs per 100 grams so it's 6 - 7 grams
of carbs per cup (~ 240 g).
Cooked quinoa contains about 40 grams
of carbs per cup (185 grams), along with 8 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and hearty amounts of magnesium and phosphorus (42).