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Monday, July 8, 2013

Foods That Contain Starch

Starch is a type of complex carbohydrate. Foods containing high levels of starch are rated as high-glycemic foods; these can can affect blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

Vegetables

    Small potatoes weighing 170 grams contain 40 grams of starch each. Additional starchy vegetables are corn, sweet potatoes and cucumbers.

Grains and Pasta

    One cup of cooked white long-grain rice contains 47 grams of starch. Other grains containing large amounts of starch are cornmeal, wheat flour, pasta, spelt and kamut.

Legumes

    Navy Beans contain about 22 grams of starch per cup. Similar amounts are found in pinto beans, kidney beans and any refried or baked beans.

Nuts

    Most nuts contain a limited amount of starch. However, chestnuts, acorns and coconuts are relatively high in starch.

Fruit

    One cup of bananas contains about 12 grams of starch. Plums, figs and raisins contain small amounts of starch.

Seafood

    Crab contains about 15 grams of starch per serving and most fish contain about 12 grams of starch per piece.

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