Information for diabetics and their families


Food Serving Size Exchanges per serving
Burritos with beef* 2 4 carbohydrates, 2 medium-fat meats, 2 fats
Chicken Nuggets* 6 1 carbohydrate, 2 medium-fat meats, 1 fat
Chicken breast and wing, breaded and fried* 1 each 1 carbohydrate, 4 medium-fat meats, 2 fats
Fish sandwich/tartar sauce* 1 3 carbohydrates, 1 medium-fat meat, 3 fats
French fries, thin 20-25 2 carbohydrates, 2 fats
Hamburger, regular 1 2 carbohydrates, 2 medium-fat meats
Hamburger, large* 1 2 carbohydrates, 3 medium-fat meats, 1 fat
Hot dog with bun* 1 1 carbohydrate, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat
Individual pan pizza* 1 5 carbohydrates, 3 medium-fat meats, 3 fats
Soft-serve cone 1 medium 2 carbohydrates, 1 fat
Submarine sandwich** 1 sub (6 inch) 3 carbohydrates, 1 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meats, 1 fat
Taco, hard shell** 1 (6 oz) 2 carbohydrates, 2 medium-fat meats, 2 fats
Taco, soft shell** 1 (3oz) 1 carbohydrate, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat

* Ask at fast food restaurant for nutritional information about favorite fast foods.
** 400mg or more sodium per exchange.