LeafletsCarbohydrate Information for the Standard 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)
Bacon
0
Breakfast Beans
6*
Breakfast Sausage
3
Breakfast Tomato
2
Scrambled Eggs
2
Breakfast Mushrooms
1
Cornflakes
34
Cornflakes with Milk
39
Porridge
22
Rice Krispies
23
Rice Krispies with Milk
29
Weetabix
13
Weetabix with Milk
19
GF and Wheat Free Cornflakes
28
GF Cereal
24
GF Cereal with Milk
30
*This value is the sugar content and not total carbohydrate.
Fruit
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Apple
12
Banana
21
Grapefruit
4
Prunes
9
Satsuma
7
Fruit Juice
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Apple Juice
18
Orange Juice
8
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.
Bread/Rolls
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Bread Roll
17
White Bread
16
Wholemeal Bread
15
GF Schar White Bread Roll
16
Spreads/Sauces
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Butter
0
Jam
17
Marmalade
14
Sunflower Spread
0
Mayonnaise
0
Tomato Ketchup
3
Brown Sauce
3
Prawn Cocktail Sauce
2
Knorr Gravy
6
Soups and salads
Soups
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Butternut Squash and Lime
6
Carrot and Coriander
4
Cauliflower and Apple
3
Cream of Tomato
6
Leek and Potato
23
Mixed Vegetable
5
Mushroom
9
Potato and Watercress
15
Tomato and Basil
4
Chicken
11
Salad
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Gala Pie Salad
23
Roast Beef Salad
4
Tuna Mayonnaise Salad
4
Lemon Tuna Salad
4
Ham Salad
4
Cheese Salad
4
Egg Salad
4
Egg Mayonnaise Salad
4
Tuna Salad
4
Corned Beef Salad
5
Three Bean Salad
5*
Chicken Mayonnaise Salad
9
Coronation Chicken Salad
13
*This value is the sugar content and not total carbohydrate value.
Sandwiches and snacks
Sandwich
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
White
Malted/Wholemeal
Cheese
39
42
Chicken Mayonnaise
40
43
Egg Mayonnaise
40
43
Ham
43
40
Tuna Mayonnaise
40
43
Sandwiches supplied by: Tiffin Sandwiches
Snack
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
GF Mini Biscuit
19
Fruit Shorties Mini Biscuit
15
Digestives Mini Biscuit
26
Gingernuts Mini Biscuit
21
Chocolate Creams Mini Biscuit
26
Custard Creams Mini Biscuit
26
Shorties Mini Biscuit
19
Jacket potatoes
Jacket Potato (JP)
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
JP with Cheddar Cheese
40
JP with Tuna Mayonnaise
40
JP with Cheese and Baked Beans
55
JP with Coronation Chicken
64
JP with Cheesy Coleslaw
44
JP
40
Main meals
Main
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Braised Beef Stew
3
Chicken Chasseur
11
Poached Cod with Cheese Sauce
6
Country Vegetable Pie
22
Beef Bolognese
6
Cheese, Leek and Egg Pie
24
Braised Liver and Onion Gravy
6
Chicken Curry
11
Fisherman’s Pie
23
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne
27
Chicken Mustard and Coriander Sauce
3
Penne with Tomato and Basil Sauce
36
Homemade Steak Pie
14
Chicken in Tarragon and Cream Sauce
5
Poached Cod in a Smooth Tomato Sauce
7
Mushroom Stroganoff
6
Cottage Pie
39
Lentil Chilli
28
Baked Gammon and Pineapple
4
Chicken and Leek Pie
13
Tuna Pasta Bake
34
Cheese and Potato Spring Onion Bake
42
Faggots in Onion Gravy
19
Vegetable Pasta Bake
32
Battered Cod and Lemon
7
Poached Cod and Parsley Sauce
8
Lancashire Hot Pot
19
Macaroni Cheese
40
Minced Beef and Onion Pie
10
Sweet and Sour Chicken
21
Vegetable and Bean Curry
22
Shepherd’s Pie
24
Cauliflower and Leek Mornay
8
Lamb Harvest Bake
16
Chicken in Bacon and Tomato Sauce
11
Mushroom Curry
8
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
9
Baked Butternut Squash, Onion and Parsnip Gratin
21
Roast Pork and Apple Sauce
12
Roast Chicken and Stuffing
13
Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese Bake
7
Corned Beef Hash
26
Lentil Bolognese
25
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
24
Vegetable and Lentil Cottage Pie
38
Sweet and Sour Pork
21
Roast Vegetable Lasagne
29
Chicken Fricassee
3
Ratatouille Bake
13
Sides
Side
Carbohydrate per portion (grams)
Carrots
7
Broccoli
3
New Potatoes/Baby Boiled Potatoes
21
Creamed Potatoes
12
Side Salad
2
Medley of Vegetables
5
Green Beans
3
Cauliflower
5
Peas
8
Boiled Rice
40
Carrot and Swede Mash
4
Baby Carrots
5
Pasta
42
Sweetcorn
5
Boulangère Potatoes
17
Baton Carrots
7
Chipped Potatoes
48
Mashed Swede
5
Baked Beans
6*
Spaghetti
15
Cabbage
2
Roasted Honey Glazed Parsnips
24
Roast Potatoes
20
Roasted Root Vegetables
9
Boiled Potatoes
31
*This value is the sugar content and not total carbohydrate value.
Please note: Although vegetables contain carbohydrates, you will not need to count these values.
Desserts
Dessert
Carbohydrate Per Portion (grams)
Golden Syrup Sponge
52
Golden Syrup Sponge with Custard
68
Semolina Pudding
29
Fruit Yoghurt (Strawberry/Toffee Muller yoghurt)
16
Ice cream
16
Fruit Scone
62
Strawberry Mousse
8
Cheese and Crackers
11
Stewed Pears
7
Stewed Pears and Custard
23
Lemon Sponge
34
Lemon Sponge and Custard
50
Cherry Cheesecake
15
Fruit Cocktail Trifle
14
Bakewell Tart
44
Bakewell Tart with Custard
60
Sago Milk Pudding
28
Chocolate Fudge Cake
20
Mandarins in Orange Jelly
12
Stewed Peaches
8
Stewed Peaches with Custard
24
Toffee Pudding
39
Toffee Pudding with Custard
55
Pears in Juice
8
Butterscotch Mousse
6
Dorset Apple Cake
25
Dorset Apple Cake with Custard
41
Rice Pudding
35
Chocolate Crunch
46
Crème Caramel
7
Banana and Chocolate Chip Sponge
35
Banana and Chocolate Chip Sponge with Custard
52
Stewed Rhubarb
21
Stewed Rhubarb with Custard
37
Peaches in Juice
7
Raspberry Mousse
12
Poached Pear and Chocolate Crumble
62
Poached Pear and Chocolate Crumble with Custard
78
Peach Conde
14
Raspberry Jelly
12
Apple Crumble
41
Apple Crumble with Custard
58
Baked Egg Custard
21
Lemon Drizzle Cake
49
Jam Sponge
32
Jam Sponge with Custard
49
Stewed Spiced Apples
8
Stewed Spiced Apples with Custard
25
Strawberry Gateau
20
Chocolate Mousse
6
Orange Jelly
16
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
