carbohydrate

noun

car·bo·hy·drate | \ ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt

, -drət \

Definition of carbohydrate

: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods

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a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate

Recent Examples on the Web All natural and instantly hydrating, marshmallow root extract is a humectant plant carbohydrate, A.K.A. a moisture-attracting ingredient similar to the likes of hyaluronic acid. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 Fiber, sometimes called dietary fiber, is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 31 Mar. 2022 Each gram of carbohydrate contains about 4 calories of energy. — Outside Online, 28 June 2019 There can be effects on a person’s weight when changing protein sources (like eggs or egg whites) to or from other macronutrients (like the almost pure carbohydrate in oatmeal). — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 31 Mar. 2022 For example, in December, Sunbasket merged with keto supplement manufacturer Prüvit, to boost its high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal offerings. — Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2022 The effects of egg consumption may also vary across populations with varying diet quality (such as a low- or high-carbohydrate diet). — Matthew Kadey Rd, Outside Online, 7 May 2021 This sandwich contains 700 calories, 37 grams (g) protein, and 70 g carbohydrate (including 2 grams of fiber and 18 grams of total sugar). — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 22 Feb. 2022 On low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets the body will break down muscles and turn their protein into glucose. — Jennifer Rooke, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2022 See More

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carbohydrate

noun

car·bo·hy·drate | \ ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt

Kids Definition of carbohydrate

: a substance (as a starch or sugar) that is rich in energy and is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

carbohydrate

noun

car·bo·hy·drate | \ -ˌdrāt, -drət

Medical Definition of carbohydrate

: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods