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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.
Carbs can be found in starches, but they can also be found in fruit, milk, and legumes (there are also carbs in sugary snacks like candy). Half of a cup of beans, for instance, contains 15 grams of carbs, or one serving. If you have a small piece of fruit, like a small apple, that would be 15 grams of carbs.