Carbohydrate Information for the Inpatient Renal Menu
This leaflet provides information for people with diabetes who adjust their insulin to match their carbohydrate intake. This information provided the amount carbohydrate in the meals, snacks and drinks provided during their hospital stay.
If you would like additional information about the information provided, please speak to one of the diabetes dietitians. They will be more than happy to help.
Breakfast items
| Food Item | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Porridge | 22 |
| Cornflakes | 34 |
| Cornflakes with Milk | 39 |
| Rice Krispies | 23 |
| Rice Krispies with Milk | 29 |
| Weetabix | 13 |
| Weetabix with Milk | 19 |
| GF Cereal | 24 |
| GF Cereal with Milk | 30 |
Please note: Milk is poured at the ward so these values may be different depending on how much milk you like with your cereal. A serving of 128ml has been used in the table above which is a small glass of milk.
| Fruit | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Tinned Fruit | 10 |
| Prunes | 9 |
| Apple | 12 |
| Satsuma | 13 |
| Bread | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Wholemeal Bread | 15 |
| White Bread | 16 |
| Bread Roll | 17 |
| GF Bread Roll | 26 |
| Spreads | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Butter | 0 |
| Jam | 17 |
| Marmalade | 14 |
| Sunflower Spread | 0 |
Salads and sandwiches
| Salad | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Roast Beef | 4 |
| Tuna Mayonnaise | 4 |
| Egg Mayonnaise | 4 |
| Tuna | 4 |
| Lemon Tuna | 4 |
| Egg | 4 |
| Chicken Mayonnaise | 4 |
| Sandwich | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) | |
| White | Wholemeal | |
| Ham | 43 | 40 |
| Tuna Mayonnaise | 40 | 43 |
| Chicken Mayonnaise | 40 | 43 |
| Egg Mayonnaise | 40 | 43 |
Sandwich supplier: Tiffin Sandwiches
Main meals
| Main | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Braised Beef Stew | 3 |
| Chicken Chasseur | 11 |
| Poached Cod and Parsley Sauce | 8 |
| Country Vegetable Pie | 22 |
| Beef Bolognese | 6 |
| Leek & Egg Pie | 39 |
| Chicken Curry | 11 |
| Fisherman’s Pie | 23 |
| Roast Vegetable Lasagne | 26 |
| Chicken in a Cream, Mustard and Coriander Sauce | 3 |
| Penne with Tomato and Basil Sauce | 36 |
| Steak and Vegetable Pie | 14 |
| Chicken in Tarragon and Cream Sauce | 5 |
| Poached Cod with Lemon Wedge | 1 |
| Cheese Potato and Spring Onion Bake | 42 |
| Cottage Pie | 39 |
| Lentil Chilli | 28 |
| Baked Gammon and Pineapple | 4 |
| Chicken and Leek Pie | 13 |
| Tuna Pasta Bake | 34 |
| Vegetable Pasta Bake | 32 |
| Battered Cod and Lemon | 7 |
| Poached Cod in Parsley Butter | 0 |
| Lancashire Hot Pot | 19 |
| Macaroni Cheese | 40 |
| Fricassee Chicken | 3 |
| Ratatouille-Bake | 13 |
| Minced Beef and Onion Pie | 10 |
| Sweet and Sour Chicken | 21 |
| Vegetable and Bean Curry | 22 |
| Shepherd’s Pie | 24 |
| Cauliflower and Leek Bake/Mornay | 8 |
| Lamb Harvest Bake | 16 |
| Chicken, Bacon and Tomato Sauce | 11 |
| Vegetable Curry | 22 |
| Meatballs in Gravy | 11 |
| Baked Butternut Squash, Onion and Parsnip Gratin | 21 |
| Roast Pork and Apple Sauce | 12 |
| Roast Chicken and Stuffing | 13 |
| Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese | 7 |
| Lentil Bolognese | 25 |
| Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding | 24 |
| Vegetable and Lentil Cottage Pie | 38 |
| Sweet and Sour Pork | 21 |
Sides
| Side | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Baton Carrots | 7 |
| Broccoli | 3 |
| Pre-boiled Potatoes | 31 |
| Creamed Potatoes | 12 |
| Side Salad | 2 |
| Green Beans | 3 |
| Medley of Vegetables | 5 |
| Spaghetti | 15 |
| Cauliflower | 5 |
| Peas | 8 |
| Boiled Rice | 40 |
| Carrot and Swede Mash | 4 |
| Cabbage | 2 |
| Baby Carrots | 5 |
| Pasta | 42 |
| Sweetcorn | 5 |
| Chips | 48 |
| Mashed Swede | 5 |
| Roasted Parsnips | 24 |
| Roast Potatoes | 20 |
| Roasted Root Vegetables | 9 |
Please note: Although vegetables have carbohydrates, you will not need to count these.
Desserts
| Dessert | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Golden Syrup Sponge | 52 |
| Golden Syrup Sponge with Custard | 68 |
| Semolina Pudding | 29 |
| Fruit Yoghurt | 16 |
| Fruit Scone | 62 |
| Strawberry Mousse | 8 |
| Ice Cream | 16 |
| Stewed Pears | 7 |
| Stewed Pears with Custard | 23 |
| Lemon Sponge | 34 |
| Lemon Sponge with Custard | 50 |
| Peaches in Juice | 7 |
| Fruit Cocktail Trifle | 14 |
| Bakewell Tart | 44 |
| Bakewell Tart and Custard | 60 |
| Sago Milk Pudding | 28 |
| Ground Rice Milk Pudding | 33 |
| Stewed Peaches | 8 |
| Stewed Peaches with Custard | 24 |
| Pears | 9 |
| Butterscotch Mousse | 6 |
| Dorset Apple Cake | 25 |
| Dorset Apple Cake with Custard | 41 |
| Rice Pudding | 35 |
| Mandarins in Orange Jelly | 12 |
| Mandarins | 0 |
| Crème Caramel | 7 |
| Stewed Rhubarb | 21 |
| Stewed Rhubarb and Custard | 37 |
| Peaches | 11 |
| Raspberry Mousse | 12 |
| Peach Conde | 14 |
| Raspberry Jelly | 12 |
| Apple Crumble | 41 |
| Apple Crumble with Custard | 58 |
| Baked Egg Custard | 21 |
| Orange Jelly | 14 |
| Jam Sponge | 32 |
| Jam Sponge with Custard | 49 |
| Stewed Spiced Apples | 8 |
| Stewed Spiced Apples with Custard | 25 |
| Strawberry Gateau | 20 |
Snacks
| Mini Biscuits | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Custard Creams | 26 |
| Shorties | 19 |
| Chocolate Creams | 26 |
| Gingernuts | 21 |
| Digestives | 26 |
| Fruit Shorties | 15 |
| GF Biscuits | 19 |
Contact numbers
We hope that you have found this information useful.
This information was created July 2024 and is accurate at the time of printing.
If you have any questions or are worried about anything, please speak to the diabetes dietitians on 01305 255211
About this leaflet
Authors: Dietitians Nicola Crockford and Gayle Adams, Dietetic Assistant Lauren Hare and Nutrition Student Isabel Lafford
Written: March 2025
Approved: May 2025
Review date: May 2028
Edition: v1
If you have feedback regarding the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet, or if you would like a list of references used to develop this leaflet, please email patientinformation.leaflets@dchft.nhs.uk
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