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What are the different types of carbohydrates?
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CarbohydratesSimple CarbohydratesComplex carbohydratesDietary fibers
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Carbohydrates
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Organic compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in various combinations.
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Simply Carbohydrates
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Are known as sugars, can be divided into two categories: disaccharides and monosaccharides .
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Three major monosaccharides
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GlucoseFructoseGalactose
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Disaccharides
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Combination of two monosaccharides (maltose, lactose, and sucrose)
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Complex carbohydrates
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Generaly formed when three or more glucose molecules combine. Commonly known as starches and also known as polysaccharides.
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Glucose Polymers
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Are polysaccarhides prepared commercially by controlled hydrolysis of starch
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Dietary Fiber
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Consists of non-digestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants. Definition includes accompanying phytochemicals
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Functional Fiber
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Consists of isolated, non-digestible carbohydrates that have beneficial physiological effects in humans. Extracted from foods; may be added to other foods.
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Total Fiber
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The sum of dietary fiber and functional fiber
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Glycogen
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Storage form of carbohydrate for animals and humans. Structure similar to amylopectin. Found in the liver and muscles
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Insoluble (non fermentable) Fiber
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CelluloseHemi-celluloseLigin
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Soluble (viscous) Fiber
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GumPectinMucilageFruit, vegetable, rice bran, psyllium seed
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Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
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130 grams
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Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)
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45-65% of energy intake
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