8 foods that are commonly misunderstood as low-carb
They're practically equivalent to a bowl of pasta.
Mangoes
Mangoes
One fruit has 50 grams of carbs. That said, half of one also packs an entire day's supply of Vitamin C.
PHOTO: Brian Hagiwara
Soda
Soda
The sugar in soda gets a bad rap, but the carb count is just as bad: One can of Coke has 39 grams.
PHOTO: Tetra Images
Raisins
Raisins
A tiny, unassuming box of these guys has 34 grams of carbs.
PHOTO: Tom Grill
Bananas
Bananas
An extra-large banana can have around 35 carbs, but it also is a good source of magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
PHOTO: James Ross
Quinoa
Quinoa
It's a better alternative to bread, thanks to its high protein and fiber count, but quinoa still has around 39 grams of carbohydrates in a cup.
PHOTO: FotografiaBasica
Applesauce
Applesauce
On their own, apples have a lot of carbs, but applesauce has even more — about 46 grams per cup — thanks to its added sugar.
PHOTO: Tom Grill
Yogurt
Yogurt
If you opt for a high-sugar, fruity variety, you risk taking in more than 40 carbs per 8-o.z. serving.
Beans
Beans
A cup of the baked ones has a whopping 54 grams of carbs.
PHOTO: Envision
Mangoes
Mangoes
One fruit has 50 grams of carbs. That said, half of one also packs an entire day's supply of Vitamin C.
PHOTO: Brian Hagiwara
Soda
Soda
The sugar in soda gets a bad rap, but the carb count is just as bad: One can of Coke has 39 grams.
PHOTO: Tetra Images
Raisins
Raisins
A tiny, unassuming box of these guys has 34 grams of carbs.
PHOTO: Tom Grill
Bananas
Bananas
An extra-large banana can have around 35 carbs, but it also is a good source of magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
PHOTO: James Ross
Quinoa
Quinoa
It's a better alternative to bread, thanks to its high protein and fiber count, but quinoa still has around 39 grams of carbohydrates in a cup.
PHOTO: FotografiaBasica
Applesauce
Applesauce
On their own, apples have a lot of carbs, but applesauce has even more — about 46 grams per cup — thanks to its added sugar.
PHOTO: Tom Grill
Yogurt
Yogurt
If you opt for a high-sugar, fruity variety, you risk taking in more than 40 carbs per 8-o.z. serving.
Beans
Beans
A cup of the baked ones has a whopping 54 grams of carbs.
PHOTO: Envision
Mangoes
Mangoes
One fruit has 50 grams of carbs. That said, half of one also packs an entire day's supply of Vitamin C.
PHOTO: Brian Hagiwara
Soda
Soda
The sugar in soda gets a bad rap, but the carb count is just as bad: One can of Coke has 39 grams.
PHOTO: Tetra Images
Raisins
Raisins
A tiny, unassuming box of these guys has 34 grams of carbs.
PHOTO: Tom Grill
Bananas
Bananas
An extra-large banana can have around 35 carbs, but it also is a good source of magnesium, potassium, and fiber.
PHOTO: James Ross
Quinoa
Quinoa
It's a better alternative to bread, thanks to its high protein and fiber count, but quinoa still has around 39 grams of carbohydrates in a cup.
PHOTO: FotografiaBasica
Applesauce
Applesauce
On their own, apples have a lot of carbs, but applesauce has even more — about 46 grams per cup — thanks to its added sugar.
PHOTO: Tom Grill
Yogurt
Yogurt
If you opt for a high-sugar, fruity variety, you risk taking in more than 40 carbs per 8-o.z. serving.
Beans
Beans
A cup of the baked ones has a whopping 54 grams of carbs.
PHOTO: Envision
They're practically equivalent to a bowl of pasta.
We tend to think bread is the only no-no when it comes to carbs, but many other unexpected foods pack just as many grams. These are the ones to watch for if you're trying to keep the carbs to a minimum.