Click To See If You Qualify : Non-starchy veggies are low in calories and carbs, however high in lots of nutrients, including vitamin C and a number of minerals. Veggies and other plants contain fiber, which your body does not absorb and absorb like other carbs. For that reason, look at their digestible (or net) carb count, which is total carbohydrates minus fiber.
However, consuming one serving of “starchy” veggies like potatoes, yams or beets might put you over your whole carbohydrate limitation for the day. The net carbohydrate count for non-starchy vegetables varies from less than 1 gram for 1 cup of raw spinach to 8…
