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Types of Carbohydrates and Their GIs
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Traditionally, carbohydrates are classified into 3 types:
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Currently, carbs are divided into 3 groups with reference to the main components of food (which affects GI of the food):
For good health, adults need to consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day. In general, the examples provided above contain 2.5 to 4.9 grams per serving.
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References:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/133227-what-are-3-types-carbohydrates/
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