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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.
Vibrant squash, beetroot and corn give you lots of health benefits -- they're all packed with antioxidants, for example -- but they're also relatively high in carbs. A cup of canned Harvard beet slices has about 39 grams of net carbs, while the same size serving of pickled beets supplies 35 grams of net carbs.