complex carbohydrate
noun
: a polysaccharide (such as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units
also
: a food (such as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides
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Some examples of complex carbohydrates include whole grains, brown rice, legumes, quinoa, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and fruits like bananas.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
That assembly line turns simple 1-carbon molecules (like carbon dioxide or methane) into more complex carbohydrate polymers (like cellulose).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Some mostly contain simple carbohydrates, sugar, trans fat, and sodium, while others contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Nutritional properties of sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
That assembly line turns simple 1-carbon molecules (like carbon dioxide or methane) into more complex carbohydrate polymers (like cellulose).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Some mostly contain simple carbohydrates, sugar, trans fat, and sodium, while others contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Nutritional properties of sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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