The Ultimate Fall Foods Carbohydrate Counting Guide

This content material initially appeared on Beyond Type 1. Republished with permission.

By Erika Szumel

It’s pumpkin spice season! Or fall, relying on what you wish to rejoice. Whether it’s pumpkin-spice-everything or the opposite fall meals you like, it’s vital to recollect (and remind the individuals who look out for you) that one, sure you CAN eat that, and two, it simply requires some math. Whether you’ve been doing diabetes for a very long time (so that you’re a carb-counting professional!) otherwise you’re new to counting carbohydrates, we’ve got your again.

Below is an inventory of your favourite fall meals (after which some!) and their vitamin info. In addition to carbohydrates, we’ve included fats and protein as a result of these can have an effect on blood sugar too. We’ve additionally included energy for many who need to depend them.

Looking for different useful carb-counting guides? Check out Drinking Beer with Type 1 Diabetes or our Holiday Carb-Counting Chart. Both are a part of our library of assets on meals—discover different guides like whether or not or not gluten-free or paleo diets actually assist with blood sugar management, dietary suggestions from nutritionists and foodies, and extra! There’s even an entire set of guides round celebrations and the vacations!

Coffee, Ciders, Smoothies & Baked Goods

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Grande 16oz
Total Carbohydrates: 52g
Calories: 390
Total Fat: 14g
Protein: 14g

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Grande 16oz
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 12g
Protein: 3g

Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf, 1 piece
Total Carbohydrates: 63g
Calories: 410
Total Fat: 15g
Protein: 6g

Beyond Type 1 Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, 1 serving
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Find the recipe right here.

Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Doughnut, 1 doughnut
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Calories: 380
Total Fat: 22g
Protein: 3g

Dunkin’ Donuts Apple Cider Doughnut, 1 doughnut
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Calories: 360
Total Fat: 23g
Protein: 4g

Dunkin’ Donuts Hot Apple Cider, medium
Total Carbohydrates: 47g
Calories: 190
Total Fat: 0g
Protein: 1g

Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Chai Hot Latte, medium
Total Carbohydrates: 47g
Calories: 310
Total Fat: 9g
Protein: 10g

Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Spice Latte with Skim Milk, medium
Total Carbohydrates: 60g
Calories: 340
Total Fat: 5g
Protein: 12g

Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Swirl Iced Coffee (black), medium
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 0g
Protein: 3g

Dunkin’ Donuts Pumpkin Muffin, 1 muffin
Total Carbohydrates: 77g
Calories: 550
Total Fat: 24g
Protein: 6g

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Rolls, 1 roll with icing
Total Carbohydrates: 53g
Calories: 330
Total Fat: 11g
Protein: 4g

Pumpkin Spice Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate, 1 packet
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 2.5g
Protein: 1g

Salted Caramel Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate, 1 packet
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 2.5g
Protein: 1g

Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tart, 2 pastries
Total Carbohydrates: 68g
Calories: 380
Total Fat: 10g
Protein: 4g

Snacks

Brach’s Candy Corn, 15 items
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 0g
Protein: 0g

Salted Caramel Brownie Oreos, 2 cookies
Total Carbohydrates: 20g
Calories: 140
Total Fat: 6g
Protein: 1g

Apple Cider Donut Oreos, 2 cookies
Total Carbohydrates: 21g
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 7g
Protein: lower than 1%

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spread, 1 tbsp
Total Carbohydrates: 13g
Calories: 50
Total Fat: 0g
Protein: 0g

Chobani Pumpkin Spice Yogurt, 1 yogurt
Total Carbohydrates: 14g
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 2.5g
Protein: 11g

Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, 1 cup
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Calories: 140
Total Fat: 2.5g
Protein: 3g

Applesauce, 1 serving from allrecipes
Total Carbohydrates: 31.8g
Calories: 121
Total Fat: zero.2g
Protein: zero.4g

Savory Sides/Meals

Butternut Squash Soup, 1 serving from allrecipes
Total Carbohydrates: 59.7g
Calories: 305
Total Fat: 6.8g
Protein: 6.9g

Thomas’ Pumpkin Spice English Muffin, 1 muffin
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Calories: 150
Total Fat: 1g
Protein: 5g

Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli, 1 cup
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Calories: 220
Total Fat: 5g
Protein: 8g

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Empanadas, 1 empanada
Total Carbohydrates: 22g
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 6g
Protein: 5g

Trader Joe’s Mini Spicy Pumpkin Samosas, four items
Total Carbohydrates: 20g
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 8g
Protein: 6g

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Hummus, 2 tbsp
Total Carbohydrates: 10g
Calories: 70
Total Fat: 2.5g
Protein: lower than 1g

Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Bites, three items
Total Carbohydrates: 18g
Calories: 230
Total Fat: 16g
Protein: 5g

Desserts

While having fun with these scrumptious fall-themed treats, work together with your healthcare group that will help you discover ways to handle your insulin doses and your blood sugar objectives! Know that it’s completely regular in your insulin wants to vary from hour to hour and day after day, which might make higher-carb meals tough generally. Experiment, be sort to your self, and lean in your healthcare group and the diabetes on-line group.

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