1/2 cup
4. Battered and Fried Foods
Fried chicken
ried foods like chicken nuggets, eggplant Parmesan, and chicken wings are often breaded or coated in flour, which adds carbohydrates.4
For example, a 3-ounce breaded chicken cutlet has about 10 grams of carbohydrates.
You can indulge from time to time, but note the carbohydrate content of those foods and aim to keep your portions manageable.
Also, keep in mind that these types of foods are rich in calories and saturated fat, which can cause weight gain and elevated cholesterol.
