EMERGENCY FOOD EXCHANGES

Suggested Meal Substitutions

Food equal in carbohydrate to 1 fruit exchange:

• 1/2 cup of any carbonated beverage containing sugar (7-Up, gingerale, cola)
• 1 fruit or juice choice
• 1/2 cup sweetened gelatin (Jell-O)
• 1/2 of a twin Popsicle
• 1 TB honey or corn syrup
• 1 TB jelly
• 1 TB sugar
• 6-7 Lifesavers
• 1/3 oz. hard candy (5 lemon drops)

Foods equal in carbohydrate to one milk exchange: 

• 1 cup milk (8 oz) any kind
• 1 cup milk mixed with egg (eggnog)
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup fruited yogurt
• 1/2 cup pudding
• 1 cup thin cream soup, any kind
• 1/2 cup thick cream soup, any kind

Foods equal in carbohydrate to one bread exchange: 

• 1/2 cup ice cream
• 1/4 cup sherbet or sorbet
• 1/3 cup frozen fruit-flavored yogurt
• 2/3 cup chicken noodle soup (1/3 can soup + 1/3 can water)
• 6 squares saltine crackers
• 2 graham crackers
• 1 slice bread or toast
• 1/2 cup cooked cereal

Foods equal in carbohydrate to one vegetable exchange: 

• 1/4 cup orange juice or grapefruit juice
• 1/2 cup strained cream soup
• 1/4 cup applesauce (sugarless)
• 1/2 any fruit exchange