carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
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With 23g of carbohydrates per 100g, a banana is a runner’s best friend.
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Food exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate, 2 protein, 1 vegetable.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
The 27 grams of carbohydrates in a banana include 18 grams of sugars that provide a quick energy boost.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
For comparison, a 100-gram banana contains about 98 calories, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 1.7 grams of fiber and 326 milligrams of potassium, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Database.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Food exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate, 2 protein, 1 vegetable.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
The 27 grams of carbohydrates in a banana include 18 grams of sugars that provide a quick energy boost.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
For comparison, a 100-gram banana contains about 98 calories, 23 grams of carbohydrates, 1.7 grams of fiber and 326 milligrams of potassium, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Database.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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