Starchy vegetables

Vegetables are typically allowed in excess on most diets. Additionally, a lot of vegetables are highly high in fiber, which may support blood sugar regulation and help with weight loss. Starchy vegetables are those with a relatively high amount of carbohydrate per unit weight. As a guide, vegetables with more than 5g of carbohydrate per 100g of weight can be considered starchy vegetables. On a low-carb diet, starchy vegetables should be limited or avoided because they can sometimes have more digestible carbs than fiber.

These consist of:

• Corn (1 cup/165 grams): 24 grams
• Potato (1 medium): 34 grams
• Sweet potato or yam (1 medium): 27 grams
• Beets, cooked (1 cup/170 grams): 17 grams

Notably, you may eat a variety of low-carb vegetables, such as bell peppers, asparagus, and mushrooms, while adhering to a low-carb diet.