20g of carbs what does this look like?

[MichaelUK]

Hiya guys

Quick question what does 20g of carbs look like, for exmaple is it a cup of cauliflower or handful of green beans.

Reason i ask is i am trying to low carb but not sure on my amounts, i reckon i will be trying for 50-80g per day but how easy is it to go over this, i mainly eat broccoli, cauliflower,greenbeans and spinich with my main meal, lunch is usually a salad with baby gems, cuecumber, peppers, carrots(not sure on these are they are pretty sweet) stopped having tomatoes spike me too much, some time have onions and cheese with meat or fish.

Breakfast is a omlette peppers and mushrooms or bacon and egg.

Just not sure on the portion sizes per gram.

Just asking for advice thanks in advance.

 

[phoenix]

Some pictures here that might give you an idea.
http://www.carbsandcals.com/Info/5ADay

 

[MichaelUK]

Thanks Phoenix i will take a look.

 

[dawnmc]

Fat secret or fitness pal will carb count any food you input.

 

[Paul1976]

A set of cheap kitchen scales is a must for weighing loose items too.

 

[borofergie]

Quick question what does 20g of carbs look like, for exmaple is it a cup of cauliflower or handful of green beans.

It looks like a whole days food for me.

You'd be suprised how much salad, spinach and avocado fits into 20g.

 

[hanadr]

I generally don't bother to count the carbs in low carb veggies, cauliflower, green leaves and the like.
There's so little it's not really worth while to do so
Hana

 

[MichaelUK]

Thanks fof the advice, i think i am stressing to much over the carbs.

 

[Defren]

A set of cheap kitchen scales is a must for weighing loose items too.

Completely agree. I even bought new ones to make sure they are accurate. I measure everything, then put it all into my fitness pal so I know the complete nutritional value of everything I eat.