Combination Foods List
Many of the foods we eat are mixed together in
various combinations. These combination foods
do not fit into any one exchange list. Often it is
hard to tell what is in a casserole dish or prepared
food item. This is a list of exchanges for some typical
combination foods. This list will help you fit these foods
into your meal plan. Ask your dietitian for information about
any other combination foods you would like to eat.
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Food
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Serving Size
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Exchanges Per Serving
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Entrees
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Tuna noodle casserol, lasagna,
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spaghetti with meatballs, chili with
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beans, macaroni & cheese
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1 cup(8 oz)
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2 carbs, 2 medium-fat meats
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Chow mein(without noodles or rice)
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2 cups(16 oz)
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1 carb, 2 lean meats
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Pizza, cheese, thin crust
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1/4 of 10 in.(5 oz)
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2 carbs, 2 medium-fat meats, 1 fat
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Pizza, meat topping, thin crust
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1/4 of 10 in.(5 oz)
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2 carbs, 2 medium-fat meats, 2 fats
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Pot pie
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1 (7 oz)
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2 carbs, 1 medium-fat meat, 4 fats
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Frozen entrees
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Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potato
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1 (11 oz)
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2 carbs, 3 medium-fat meats, 3-4 fats
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Turkey with gravy, mashed potato, dressing
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1 (11 oz)
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2 carbs, 2 medium-fat meats, 2 fats
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Entree with less than 300 calories
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1 (8 oz)
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2 carbs, 3 lean meats
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Soups
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Bean
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1 cup
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1 carb, 1 very lean meat
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Cream(made with water)
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1 cup (8 oz)
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1 carb, 1 fat
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Split pea (made with water)
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1/2 cup (4 oz)
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1 carb
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Tomato (made with water)
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1 cup (8 oz)
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1 carb
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Vegetable beef, chicken noodle,
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1 cup (8 oz)
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1 carb
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or other broth-type
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