What is the primary carbohydrate found in a standard Western diet?

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Published
14 Jan 2025
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Among the carbohydrates, starch is the main source consumed in a typical Western diet, as it is abundant in foods like potatoes, bread, and pasta. Glycogen is a storage form of carbohydrate in animals, sucrose (table sugar) is a common sugar but not the main carbohydrate source, and cellulose is a fiber not digestible by humans.

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