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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.
The average white wine only has about 3 carbs for the  same amount. Assuming you're not drinking wine by the pint it  clearly beats beer in the carb department.    Mixed drinks can be about the same. Gin & tonic or vodka  cranberry have about six or seven carbs per 12 ounces. Margaritas  are very bad: they might have about 15 carbs.