Components -> Carbohydrate Components -> Polysaccharides
Water-soluble polysaccharides refer to complex carbohydrates that can be dissolved in water. These polysaccharides are often found in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits, and they play a role in providing sustained energy and promoting digestive health.
Water-soluble polysaccharides play several important roles in the body. They help regulate blood sugar levels, assist in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, and contribute to healthy digestion. Additionally, they can aid in weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing overeating.
There are no specific recommendations for water-soluble polysaccharide intake, as they can be part of your digestible carbohydrate intake as well as in the form of fiber. It is important to obtain these polysaccharides through a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.
Water-soluble polysaccharides have several health benefits. They can help regulate blood sugar levels, improve digestion by promoting healthy gut bacteria, and contribute to a feeling of fullness, which may aid in weight management.
There are generally no specific health risks associated with consuming water-soluble polysaccharides. In fact, they can be quite beneficial as they may help to regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and improve gut health. However, as with any dietary component, excessive consumption of non-cellulosic water-soluble polysaccharides may lead to digestive discomfort such as bloating or gas. It's important to maintain a balanced diet and consult with a healthcare professional if you have specific concerns.
In general, water-soluble polysaccharides are not harmful when consumed in appropriate amounts as part of a balanced diet. However, excessive intake of certain water-soluble polysaccharides may lead to digestive discomfort and interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients. It's important to consume these polysaccharides in moderation and consult with a healthcare professional if you have concerns about their potential effects.
Vegans can obtain their water-soluble polysaccharides intake through various plant-based sources such as oats, barley, quinoa, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
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Seaweed, wakame, dried
Type: Food
Vegetable dishes -> Canned vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
14.13g per 30 grams
Sour cabbage / sauerkraut
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Canned vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
11.87g per 30 grams
Beetroot, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
6.63g per 50 grams
Baked apple
Type: Recipe
Fruit and berry dishes -> Fruit and berry dishes other than pies
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
10.67g per 140 grams
Sweet potato, without skin, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
16.54g per 151 grams
Cabbage, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
9.10g per 85 grams
Carrot, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
8.15g per 85 grams
Swede, mashed
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
7.92g per 85 grams
Beetroot, baked
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
7.75g per 85 grams
Swede, simmered
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
7.36g per 85 grams
Carrot, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.74g per 46 grams
Rose hip, dried, rose hip powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
6.87g per 40 grams
Mashed carrot
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.52g per 46 grams
Sweet potato fries, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
6.07g per 70 grams
Celeriac, mashed
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
5.91g per 85 grams
Sweet potato, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
7.76g per 114 grams
Sweet pepper, baked
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
5.30g per 85 grams
Swede, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
5.21g per 85 grams
Carrot, baked
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.60g per 46 grams
Potato, peeled, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Potatoes -> Cooked potatoes
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
6.71g per 167 grams
Potato, new, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Potatoes -> Cooked potatoes
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
6.71g per 167 grams
Rice, natural rice, mixed rice and wild rice, boiled without salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Rice
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.95g per 140 grams
Potato, unpeeled, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Potatoes -> Cooked potatoes
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
5.71g per 167 grams
Swede, baked
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.57g per 85 grams
Barley, pearl, boiled with salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Rice
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.55g per 140 grams
Potato wedges, oven-baked
Type: Recipe
Potatoes -> Fried potatoes, French fries
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.48g per 110 grams
Soya beans, boiled without salt
Type: Recipe
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.02g per 90 grams
Bean, common bean, brown bean, white bean, average
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.84g per 35 grams
Bean, white bean, boiled
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.77g per 90 grams
Potato, fried
Type: Recipe
Potatoes -> Fried potatoes, French fries
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.73g per 110 grams
Cranberry, dried, cranberry powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.70g per 40 grams
Couscous, cooked with oil and salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.68g per 140 grams
Blackcurrant
Type: Food
Fruit and berry dishes -> Berries
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.66g per 140 grams
Leek, fried
Type: Recipe
Vegetable dishes -> Cooked vegetables
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
3.61g per 124 grams
Soya beans, dried
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.38g per 35 grams
Black currant, dried, black currant powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.38g per 40 grams
Blackcurrant juice, unsweetened, undiluted, home-made
Type: Food
Beverages -> Juice drink
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.28g per 240 grams
Soya mince, white or dark
Type: Food
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulse products
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.21g per 35 grams
Croissant, home-made, gluten-free
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Savoury bakery
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.27g per 57 grams
Rice, brown, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Rice
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.17g per 140 grams
Rice, brown, boiled without salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Rice
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.15g per 140 grams
Noodle, boiled, salt and oil
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.15g per 140 grams
Noodle, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.14g per 140 grams
Noodle, boiled, without salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.13g per 140 grams
Rowanberry, dried, rowanberry powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.12g per 40 grams
Sea buckthorn, dried, sea buckthorn powder
Type: Food
Snacks -> Nuts, seeds and dried fruits
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.12g per 40 grams
Noodle, whole wheat, boiled, salt
Type: Recipe
Cereals and cereal products -> Pasta
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.08g per 140 grams
Oat, coarse-ground oat, kaurakuitunen
Type: Food
Cereals and cereal products -> Flour
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.07g per 30 grams
Popcorn
Type: Recipe
Snacks -> Savoury snacks
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.05g per 30 grams
Soya mince, white or dark, boiled without salt
Type: Recipe
Pulses and pulse dishes -> Pulses
Polysaccharides, water-soluble
2.04g per 85 grams
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