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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.
Bananas, apples, cherries, mangoes and pineapple are notably high in carbs. A small, 6-inch banana, for example, has 23 grams of carbs. A 3-inch, raw apple with its skin, one cup of pitted, sweet cherries and a cup of mango pieces each has about 25 grams of carbs. One cup of pineapple chunks has about 22 grams of carbs.