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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.
Here are some of the above breads with carb quantity: 1  Pumpernickel bread â 1 slice 26 g = 12.3 g carbs, 1.7 g fiber, 10.6 g net carbs. 2  Oat bran bread â 1 slice 30 g = 11.9 g carbs, 1.4 g fiber, 10.5 g net carbs. 3  Buckwheat bread â 1 slice 47 g = 20 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 18 g net carbs.