This document provides a list of dense sources of carbohydrates for a Paleo diet. It lists various starchy vegetables like cassava, taro root, plantains, yams, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. For each item, it provides the carbohydrate and fiber content per 100 grams and per 1 cup serving. It also notes other notable nutrients contained in each vegetable. The list is intended to show that there are carbohydrate options beyond grains and bread for those following a Paleo diet.
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guide to: dense sources of paleo carbs
Removing grains, legumes, and refined foods from your diet doesnt mean that carbohydrates need
to all disappear! Check out this list of dense sources of carbohydrates while eating a Paleo diet.
While fruits and nuts are all fairly high in carbohydrates, this list is a guide to starchy vegetables to
eat. Remember, these are some of your "good carbs!"
there are carbs beyond bread EAT UP
ITEM CARBS FIBER CARBS OTHER NOTABLE
NAME PER 100G PER 100G PER 1 CUP NUTRIENTS
Cassava (raw) 38g 2g 78g Vit C, Thiamin, Folate, Potassium, Manganese
Taro root 35g 5g 46g, sliced B6, Vitamin E, Potassium, Manganese
Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin C, B6,
Plantain 31g 2g 62g, mashed
Magnesium, Potassium
Yam 27g 4g 37g, cubed Vit C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium
White potato 22g 1g 27g, peeled Trace Vitamin C
Vit A (beta carotene), Vit C, B6, Potassium,
Sweet potato 21g 3g 58g, mashed
Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin E
Parsnips 17g 4g 27g, sliced Vitamin C, Manganese
Vitamin C, B6, Potassium, Copper,
Lotus root 16g 3g 19g, sliced
Manganese
Winter squash 15g 4g 30g, cubed Vitamin C, Thiamin, B6
Onion 10g 1g 21g, chopped Vitamin C, Potassium
Beets 10g 2g 17g, sliced Folate, Manganese
Carrots 10g 3g 13g, chopped Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin K1
Butternut squash 10g - 22g Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin C
Rutabaga 9g 2g 21g, mashed Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese,
Jicama (raw) 9g 5g 12g, sliced Vitamin C
Kohlrabi 7g 1g 11g, sliced Vit C, B6, Potassium, Copper, Manganese
Spaghetti squash 6g 1g 9g Trace
Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, B6, Folate,
Turnips 5g 2g 12g, mashed
Manganese
Pumpkin 5g 1g 12g, mashed Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium
source: nutritiondata.com
created by: Diane Sanfilippo www.balancedbites.com