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Per ADA, how do the carbs in a small fruit cup compare with a small fry?

Almost half as many. A small fry has 45 or more grams of carbs.

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  1. About the same
  2. Twice as many
  3. Almost half as many ✔

Why: ADA says a small fry has 45 or more grams of carbs, while a small fruit cup has almost half the carbs. A side salad is another easy swap.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA notes you may be able to swap a sandwich bun for whole grain bread or lettuce.

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Answer: Almost half as many. ADA says a small fry has 45 or more grams of carbs, while a small fruit cup has almost half the carbs. A side salad is another easy swap.

  1. Make Healthy Choices at a Fast-Food Restaurant (ADA) diabetes.org/food-nutrition/eating-healthy/healthy-choices-fast-food
    A small fruit cup contains 100 to 150 calories and almost half the carbs compared to a small fry.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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