Carbohydrate Information for the Religious and Cultural 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.
Kosher meals
| Kosher Meal | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Fried Haddock with Mashed Potatoes and Spinach | 34 |
| Cottage Pie with Peas, Carrots and Sauerkraut | 46 |
| Beef Goulash with Mashed Potatoes, Sweetcorn and Peas | 52 |
| Spaghetti Neopolitan with Green Beans and Glaced Carrots | 59 |
| Roast Chicken with Parisienne Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables | 40 |
Halal meals
| Halal Meal | Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams) |
| Keema Matar and Saag Alu with Saag Pulao | 55 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala and Rajasthani Dal with Saffron Rice | 57 |
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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