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

Examples of complex carbohydrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Choosing complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, can help control glucose levels in the blood better than other types of carbohydrates. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025

While complex carbohydrates are high in fiber and other nutrients associated with health benefits, refined carbohydrates are linked to more negative health outcomes. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025

This can include foods containing lactose (milk sugar), artificial sweeteners, and complex carbohydrates. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025

Nutrient-dense foods and beverages contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and lean proteins. —Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for complex carbohydrate

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Medical Definition

complex carbohydrate

noun

: a polysaccharide (as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units

also : a food (as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides