| Group | Carbohydrate, grams | Protein, grams | Fat, grams | Calories, grams |
| Carbohydrate group | ||||
| Starch | 15 | 3 | 0 to 1 | 80 |
| Fruit | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Milk | 12 | 8 | varies | 90 to 150 |
| Other carbohydrates | 15 | varies | varies | varies |
| Non-starchy vegetables | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25 |
| Meat and meat substitutes | ||||
| Very lean | 0 | 7 | 0 to 1 | 35 |
| Lean | 0 | 7 | 3 | 55 |
| Medium fat | 0 | 7 | 5 | 75 |
| High fat | 0 | 7 | 8 | 100 |
| Fat group | 0 | 0 | 5 | 45 |
