NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and have an important role in a healthy diet. Starchy foods – such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals – should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pasta is considerably higher in net carbs but somewhat higher in total carbohydrates than potatoes. This is explained by the high dietary content of potatoes. A 100g serving of pasta contains about 25g of carbs, 4 more grams compared to potatoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -4. Pasta. Though pasta is versatile and inexpensive, it’s very high in carbs. Just 1 cup (151 grams) of cooked spaghetti packs 46 grams of carbs, while the same amount of whole wheat pasta provides 45 grams ( 21, 22 ).

Detailed explanation-4: -Both white bread and pasta are high in carbohydrates. Pasta has 70% more carbohydrates than white bread-white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-5: -Calories and Carbs For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to russet potato per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:65:14 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.