Which food is calculated in Bread Units (BE)?
| To be calculated in BE | Not to be calculated in BE |
| Corn and corn products (bread, flour,..) | Vegetables and salads |
| Side dishes like rice, noodles, potatoes, dumplings,.. | Butter, margarine, oils (use only in small amounts) |
| Fruits, products made of fruits | mushrooms |
| Fruit and vegetable juices | nuts |
| Liquid milk products like milk, yoghourt, ... | fish |
| Sweet corn | Meat, sausages (care for fat!) |
| Hidden sugar | cheese |
| Sugar supplements | eggs |
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Sweets for diabetics (see label); Note: many sweets for diabetics are rich in energy and fat |
Artificial sweeteners |
| legumes |