Staying informed and reading the labels can help individuals make good dietary choices, and replace unhealthy fats with healthy fats and fibrous plants. Related coverage Eat more healthy fat to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes Replacing carbohydrates and saturated fats with unsaturated fats appears to help lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, finds a meta-analysis.
The three types of carbohydrates are sugars, also called simple carbohydrates; starch; and fiber. A 1-cup serving of sliced rhubarb contains 6 grams of carbohydrate, which is 2 percent of the daily value for carbohydrate.
How many carbs are in a hamburger bun? According to About.com, a typical white hamburger bun has 21 grams of carbohydrates. This is seven percent of the recommended daily value. The bun also has 3 grams of protein and 1.5 grams of fat.