Carbon and hydrogen
they always contain glucose or atoms of sugar
Plant Foods
In Carbohydrates
Not always, no.
Yes they are; not because they are monosaccharides, but because the are saccharides or sugars.
Organic polymers, such as carbohydrates, always contain carbon, which is a fundamental element in their molecular structure. In addition to carbon, carbohydrates also typically include hydrogen and oxygen atoms. These elements combine in specific ratios to form various types of carbohydrates, which serve as essential sources of energy and structural components in our bodies.
pasta, cereals etc...
Carbohydrates is one of the essential nutrients made up of compounds of carbon , hydrogen and oxygen with hydrogen and oxygen always in the ratio 2:1 . Carbohydrates and glucose help in releasing energy . Sugar , drinks like Boost , Horlicks are good source of carbohydrates .
You shouldn't find nitrogen or sulphur in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates only contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Nitrogen
There are approximately 48 grams of carbohydrates in 1 cup of granulated sugar. Therefore, in 3/4 cup of sugar, you would find about 36 grams of carbohydrates.
You can find carbohydrates in just about anything that contains sugar. As sugars are forms of carbohydrates. Any types of sugars such as cane sugar, corn syrup, maltose, fructose and especially all sorts of breads contain carbohydrates. Any food that is not a protein or a fat is then considered a carbohydrate.