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Carbohydrate Exchange Calculator

Convert grams of carbohydrate into 15-gram exchanges (carb choices).

For everyoneDiabetes & metabolic healthv1.0.0

Your measurements

g

Calculated on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.

Your result will appear here

Enter your measurements, then press Calculate.

Methodology

Exchange lists (Choose Your Foods)

1 carbohydrate exchange = 15 g carbohydrate

In the diabetes exchange system, one carbohydrate choice contains about 15 g of carbohydrate.

Who it is for
Anyone counting carbohydrate, including people with diabetes.
Version
1.0.0

Worked example: how to calculate carb exchanges

Inputs

Carbohydrate
45 g

Result

Carbohydrate exchanges
3 × 15 g

Calculation:

45 / 15 = 3

An illustration with sample values, worked out with the same method the tool above uses.

Limitations

  • Insulin doses must follow your own care plan; this tool does not calculate insulin.

References

  1. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Diabetes Association. Choose Your Foods: Food Lists for Diabetes. 2019.

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