Question:
baked tostitos (and other corn products) .. good complex carbs?
I picked up a bag of baked tostitos today, have a look:
1oz
120 calories
30 from fat
3g fat
150mg sodium
22g carbs
2g fiber
2g protein
Ingredients: whole corn, vegetable oil, and salt.
This + the salsa is soooo good. I was thinking of just eating a can of tuna straight and this after for a complete meal.
I guess I'm wondering if corn is considered a good complex carb ... it's not listed as a sugar after all. I also eat grits in the morning which comes from corn as well.
no one has an answer?
i dont think corn products are complex carbs. it goes through your gut really fast. atleast if its anything like popcorn...
thats why you have dextrose (corn sugar) and all kinds of corn syrups...
I think its similar to eating white potatos, both very starchy.
I don't have an answer for certain, but I really don't think you can even count them as a food group. On the other hand, I agree that they are freakin really good! ;) I would maybe think about some black beans or refried maybe. Then non-fat cheese...maybe avocado... damn I'm getting hungry!
Well I know there's corn sugar products (like dextrose), but that's just part of the corn. The reason I'm asking is because dextrose, corn syrup, etc are actually listed as sugars, but the other part of corn is listed as a non-sugar carbohydrate.
Only problem with beans is ALL of the prepared ones are made in a sugary syrup and they give me gas. I already get enough of it from all the whey.
come on pros .. there are 923483242384 threads on eggs and cottage cheese but no one knows if corn is a complex carb?
A complex carbohydrate:
* Consists of a huge number of glucose (sugar) molecules stitched together in long chains.
* Is usually less processed than a simple carbohydrate.
* Tends to be digested more slowly, and thus is less likely to raise your blood sugar.
* Is often referred to as "starch" or "fiber". A starch is a complex carbohydrate held together by digestible stitches. Fiber is held together by indigestible stitches.
* Two examples of complex carbohydrates: corn, sugar cane.
http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/glycemic-index.html
Other carbs...
I picked up a bag of baked tostitos today, have a look:
1oz
120 calories
30 from fat
3g fat
150mg sodium
22g carbs
2g fiber
2g protein
Ingredients: whole corn, vegetable oil, and salt.
This + the salsa is soooo good. I was thinking of just eating a can of tuna straight and this after for a complete meal.
I guess I'm wondering if corn is considered a good complex carb ... it's not listed as a sugar after all. I also eat grits in the morning which comes from corn as well.
So, if there are 22g carbs (0g sugar & 2g dietary fiber), what are the other carbs??? Always wondered this about many different foods!! Hummmm!
corn is a starch as a veggie.... and is something that should be eaten in moderation..
its not a complex carb like oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, ww bread
and hell tostitos are not whole wheat they are white and made with white flour based products
i dont think ull find a complex carb in that buddy.. sorry
Here are some awsome freaking chips, dunno if anyone has tried them but there made with relativly healthy stuff including fruits and veggies!!! My favorite right now is the vegtable medly and the only other one ive had was apple cinnamon and that one was awsome to! Only draw back to the basil and medly one is the sodium other wise there pretty decent nutrition wise.
http://www.nabiscoworld.com/gardenharvest/
Banana
INGREDIENTS: BANANAS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING:, POTATO STARCH, SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), FRUCTOSE, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (TURMERIC EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS.
Apple cinnamon
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, APPLES, BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL*, CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: POTATO STARCH, FRUCTOSE, BROWN SUGAR, CINNAMON, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), SALT, MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, MOLASSES, CITRIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).
Vegetable Medley
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE BLEND (CARROT, TOMATO, BROCCOLI, ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, SPINACH, MUSHROOM), BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL*, CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, POTATO STARCH, SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).
Tomato Basil
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE BLEND (CARROT, TOMATO, BROCCOLI, ONION, SPINACH, GREEN AND RED BELL PEPPER), BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL*, CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, POTATO STARCH, SPICES (INCLUDES BASIL), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), SODIUM DIACETATE (FOR TARTNESS), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (VEGETABLE COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID.
I don't have an answer for certain, but I really don't think you can even count them as a food group. On the other hand, I agree that they are freakin really good! ;) I would maybe think about some black beans or refried maybe. Then non-fat cheese...maybe avocado... damn I'm getting hungry! your ink is hot
I picked up a bag of baked tostitos today, have a look:
1oz
120 calories
30 from fat
3g fat
150mg sodium
22g carbs
2g fiber
2g protein
Ingredients: whole corn, vegetable oil, and salt.
This + the salsa is soooo good. I was thinking of just eating a can of tuna straight and this after for a complete meal.
I guess I'm wondering if corn is considered a good complex carb ... it's not listed as a sugar after all. I also eat grits in the morning which comes from corn as well. IMO you're fooling yourself if you think you're going to benefit from these in anyway other than yummy taste
I picked up a bag of baked tostitos today, have a look:
1oz
120 calories
30 from fat
3g fat
150mg sodium
22g carbs
2g fiber
2g protein
Ingredients: whole corn, vegetable oil, and salt.
This + the salsa is soooo good. I was thinking of just eating a can of tuna straight and this after for a complete meal.
I guess I'm wondering if corn is considered a good complex carb ... it's not listed as a sugar after all. I also eat grits in the morning which comes from corn as well.
Answer:
no one has an answer?
Answer:
i dont think corn products are complex carbs. it goes through your gut really fast. atleast if its anything like popcorn...
thats why you have dextrose (corn sugar) and all kinds of corn syrups...
I think its similar to eating white potatos, both very starchy.
Answer:
I don't have an answer for certain, but I really don't think you can even count them as a food group. On the other hand, I agree that they are freakin really good! ;) I would maybe think about some black beans or refried maybe. Then non-fat cheese...maybe avocado... damn I'm getting hungry!
Answer:
Well I know there's corn sugar products (like dextrose), but that's just part of the corn. The reason I'm asking is because dextrose, corn syrup, etc are actually listed as sugars, but the other part of corn is listed as a non-sugar carbohydrate.
Only problem with beans is ALL of the prepared ones are made in a sugary syrup and they give me gas. I already get enough of it from all the whey.
Answer:
come on pros .. there are 923483242384 threads on eggs and cottage cheese but no one knows if corn is a complex carb?
Answer:
A complex carbohydrate:
* Consists of a huge number of glucose (sugar) molecules stitched together in long chains.
* Is usually less processed than a simple carbohydrate.
* Tends to be digested more slowly, and thus is less likely to raise your blood sugar.
* Is often referred to as "starch" or "fiber". A starch is a complex carbohydrate held together by digestible stitches. Fiber is held together by indigestible stitches.
* Two examples of complex carbohydrates: corn, sugar cane.
http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/glycemic-index.html
Answer:
Other carbs...
I picked up a bag of baked tostitos today, have a look:
1oz
120 calories
30 from fat
3g fat
150mg sodium
22g carbs
2g fiber
2g protein
Ingredients: whole corn, vegetable oil, and salt.
This + the salsa is soooo good. I was thinking of just eating a can of tuna straight and this after for a complete meal.
I guess I'm wondering if corn is considered a good complex carb ... it's not listed as a sugar after all. I also eat grits in the morning which comes from corn as well.
So, if there are 22g carbs (0g sugar & 2g dietary fiber), what are the other carbs??? Always wondered this about many different foods!! Hummmm!
Answer:
corn is a starch as a veggie.... and is something that should be eaten in moderation..
its not a complex carb like oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, ww bread
and hell tostitos are not whole wheat they are white and made with white flour based products
i dont think ull find a complex carb in that buddy.. sorry
Answer:
Here are some awsome freaking chips, dunno if anyone has tried them but there made with relativly healthy stuff including fruits and veggies!!! My favorite right now is the vegtable medly and the only other one ive had was apple cinnamon and that one was awsome to! Only draw back to the basil and medly one is the sodium other wise there pretty decent nutrition wise.
http://www.nabiscoworld.com/gardenharvest/
Banana
INGREDIENTS: BANANAS, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING:, POTATO STARCH, SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), FRUCTOSE, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (TURMERIC EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS.
Apple cinnamon
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, APPLES, BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL*, CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: POTATO STARCH, FRUCTOSE, BROWN SUGAR, CINNAMON, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), SALT, MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, MOLASSES, CITRIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).
Vegetable Medley
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE BLEND (CARROT, TOMATO, BROCCOLI, ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, SPINACH, MUSHROOM), BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL*, CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, POTATO STARCH, SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).
Tomato Basil
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLE BLEND (CARROT, TOMATO, BROCCOLI, ONION, SPINACH, GREEN AND RED BELL PEPPER), BROWN RICE FLOUR, EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL*, CORNSTARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, POTATO STARCH, SPICES (INCLUDES BASIL), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE AND/OR ALUMINUM SULFATE), GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, MALIC ACID (FOR TARTNESS), SODIUM DIACETATE (FOR TARTNESS), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (VEGETABLE COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID.
Answer:
I don't have an answer for certain, but I really don't think you can even count them as a food group. On the other hand, I agree that they are freakin really good! ;) I would maybe think about some black beans or refried maybe. Then non-fat cheese...maybe avocado... damn I'm getting hungry! your ink is hot
I picked up a bag of baked tostitos today, have a look:
1oz
120 calories
30 from fat
3g fat
150mg sodium
22g carbs
2g fiber
2g protein
Ingredients: whole corn, vegetable oil, and salt.
This + the salsa is soooo good. I was thinking of just eating a can of tuna straight and this after for a complete meal.
I guess I'm wondering if corn is considered a good complex carb ... it's not listed as a sugar after all. I also eat grits in the morning which comes from corn as well. IMO you're fooling yourself if you think you're going to benefit from these in anyway other than yummy taste