Does Sultanas Contain Carbs?

The sultana is a "white", oval seedless grape variety also called the sultanina, Thompson Seedless, Lady de Coverly, and oval-fruited Kishmish. It is also known as İzmir üzümü in Turkey since this variety has been extensively grown in the region around İzmir.

What's healthier raisins or sultanas?

Raisins are made using green seedless grapes and they are mostly sundried without any additives and preservatives. This retains the concentration of nutrients and makes it a much healthier alternative to sultanas.

Are Raisins good carbs?

On a very-low-carb diet, it's probably a good idea to avoid some fruits, especially sweet and dried fruits, which have high carb counts (9, 10, 11, 12, 13): Banana (1 medium): 27 grams of carbs, 3 of which are fiber. Raisins (1 ounce / 28 grams): 22 grams of carbs, 1 of which is fiber.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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