I USE THE MINUTE TAPIOCA ( IN THE RED BOX AT GROCERY STORES)& MAKE IT WITH Splenda. THIS DOES NOT RAISE MY BLOOD SUGARS ANY MORE THAN SUGER-FREE PUDDING. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE PEARL TAPIOCA THAT NEEDS SOAKING FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME.
No, not for a low-carb diet. Tapioca starch has about 91 grams of carbohydrates for just 3.5 ounces.
While the above answer is true I'll add:
Yes. Why? Because even though tapioca starch is essentially pure carb (1 gram = 1 gram) consider it's use. Flour is wheat starch and also is essentially pure carb but when we use tapioca starch we tend to use 2-4 grams to thicken something. When we use wheat starch (flour) we use cupfuls!
To use 1-2 teaspoons (I'd guess 2-4 grams) in a recipe we can change the dish from a soup, or from dry, to having a sensual mouth-watering sauce. In this way the small addition to a low carb recipe is useful to add interest.
Add 1 teaspoonful to a 1/4 cup of good chicken stock and use it to thicken otherwise boring low carb recipes.
Tapioca is high in carbohydrates.
Tapioca is low in purines and as a result produces low uric acid.
high carbs are when carbs are high and low carbs are when carbs are low.
Foods that are low in carbohydrates include meat, fish, eggs, fruit, nuts, seeds and vegetables. Foods that are high in carbohydrates include white bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and crisps.
Tapioca is generally considered safe for people with high uric acid levels. Tapioca is low in protein, which means it does not contain purines, a compound that can raise uric acid levels. Additionally, tapioca contains very few calories and virtually no fat, which can help reduce inflammation and lower uric acid levels. However, it is important to note that tapioca is high in carbohydrates and can be difficult to digest. This can cause bloating and other digestive issues, which can actually increase uric acid levels. Additionally, some people find that tapioca can cause an increase in blood sugar levels, which can also increase uric acid levels. Overall, tapioca can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet for people with high uric acid levels. However, it is important to be mindful of potential digestive issues and blood sugar levels associated with tapioca consumption.
Fried foods are high in fat and carbohydrates, especially fried potatoes.
Depends on whether you fry them or not - fried foods are high in fat and carbohydrates
Low carbohydrates
NO
Yes, eggs contains a low amount of carbohydrates but are high in protein and fats.
Low fats, high protein no carbohydrates, low in cholestrole
No. Fruits are typically low in protein, and high in carbohydrates.
Nutritional value per 100grams Carbohydrates 19 gStarch 15 gDietary fiber 2.2 gFat 0.1 gProtein 2 gWater 75 g Potatoes are low in protein high in carbs