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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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Using half potatoes and half cauliflower lowers the carbs in this classic side.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
The most beneficial types for regulating glucose contain the lowest amount of carbs, paired with the highest fiber content.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
On its own, coffee is a low-calorie beverage, with no fat or carbs and a negligible amount of protein.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
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Noun
McRib nutritional facts Per McDonald's nutritional facts, a McRib has 520 calories, 28 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein and 46 grams of carbs.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Using half potatoes and half cauliflower lowers the carbs in this classic side.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
The most beneficial types for regulating glucose contain the lowest amount of carbs, paired with the highest fiber content.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
On its own, coffee is a low-calorie beverage, with no fat or carbs and a negligible amount of protein.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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