variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Dec. 2025
However, generally speaking, hot chocolate tends to be lower in calories, protein, total fat, and saturated fat, whereas eggnog is lower in total carbs and fiber.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
Protein also helps stabilize blood sugar, preventing the mid-afternoon crash many people experience after carb-heavy meals.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Both fruits offer valuable nutrients and antioxidants, but oranges are lower in calories and carbs, while apples are higher in fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
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Each came with a pretty sizeable piece of protein, plus a carb and a veggie.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Dec. 2025
However, generally speaking, hot chocolate tends to be lower in calories, protein, total fat, and saturated fat, whereas eggnog is lower in total carbs and fiber.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
Protein also helps stabilize blood sugar, preventing the mid-afternoon crash many people experience after carb-heavy meals.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Both fruits offer valuable nutrients and antioxidants, but oranges are lower in calories and carbs, while apples are higher in fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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