Gestational Diabetes: Counting Carbs

The following menus contain 30 grams of carbohydrates:

• Sandwich made with:
  Two slices of bread, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Egg, cheese, meat or tuna
  Mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato
• One-half sandwich, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  Eight ounces of milk, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• Two small six-inch size corn or flour tortillas, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Cheese, meat, avocado, lettuce, tomato, low-fat sour cream, salsa
• One hamburger or cheeseburger, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
• Twelve saltine crackers, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Cheese or sugar-free peanut butter
• One English muffin, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Cheese, eggs or peanut butter
• One cup of cooked oatmeal, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Butter, cinnamon or Equal
• Three graham cracker squares, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  One cup of milk, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• One cup of aspartame sweetened yogurt, equaling approximately 15 grams of carbohydrates
• One piece of toast. Butter or margarine, if desired
• One cup of unsweetened yogurt, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  15 grapes or one cup of melon or one very small banana, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates

• Six cups of popcorn, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
• One cup of sugar-free pudding, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
• One small bag of pretzels or baked chips, read label for 30 grams of carbohydrates
• One cup of plain yogurt or aspartame sweetened yogurt, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• Three tablespoons of Grapenuts cereal, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• 14 Ritz Crackers, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  Broth
• One-half of large bagel, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Peanut butter or cheese
• Two rice cakes, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  One cup of milk, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• One small piece of fruit, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  One cup of milk, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• One cup of soup, read label for 15 grams of carbohydrates
  Six saltine crackers, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
• Two-thirds cup of buttered noodles, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Parmesan cheese
• One small apple, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  Seven Ritz crackers, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  One string cheese
• One whole pita bread, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, onions, lettuce
• One-half cup of cooked grits, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  One piece of toast, equaling 15 grams of carbohydrates
  One or two eggs
• Muffin-pizzas made with one whole English muffin, equaling 30 grams of carbohydrates
  Sugar-free pasta sauce
  Vegetables, cheese

UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.