Listed are two diabetic exchange diets. Do not start any weight loss plan or treatment without the approval of your physician. Consult your physician to decide which calorie plan may be right for you.

Exchanges lists group together foods that have similar carbohydrate, protein, fat, and calories.  The Exchanges are listed at the bottom of the page.

For more information go to www.diabetes.org

1200 calorie diet
Number of Exchanges 1200 calorie ADA with Milk

Breads

*MF Meats

Vegetables

Fruit

Milk

Fat
Breakfast

1

1

0

1

1

1
Lunch

2

2

1

1

0

1
Dinner

1

2

1

1

0

1
HS Snack

1

0

0

0

0

1

Sample Menu 1200 diet with Milk

Breakfast


3/4 c. Corn Flakes
8 oz. 1% Milk
1 small or 1/2 large Banana
1 Egg

Lunch


2 slices Bread
1oz. Cheese
1 oz. Turkey
1tbsp. ‘Lite’ Mayonnaise
1 c. Carrot Sticks
1 small Apple

Dinner


2 oz. Pork chop braised w/ 1/2 c. unsweetened Cinnamon Applesauce.
1/2 c. Green Beans
1 Roll
1 tsp. Margarine

Snack: 6 Saltine Crackers

Number of Exchanges  1200 Calorie Diet without milk

Breads

*MF Meats

Vegetables

Fruit

Milk

Fat

Breakfast

2

1

0

1

0

0

Lunch

1

2

1

1

0

1

Dinner

2

2

1

1

0

1

HS Snack

1

1

0

0

0

1

 

Sample Menu 1200 Calorie Diet without Milk

Breakfast


1 English Muffin
1 tsp. Low Sugar Jelly
1/4 c. Egg Substitute, plain
1/2 c. Orange Juice

Lunch


2 slices Bread
1oz. Cheese
1 oz. Turkey
1tbsp. ‘Lite’ Mayonnaise
1 c. Carrot Sticks
1/2 c. Fruit Cocktail

Dinner


2 oz. Grilled Chicken w. Gravy
1/2 c. mashed Potatoes
1/4 c. Strawberries
1 Dinner Roll
1 tsp. Margarine

Snack: 1/4 c. Tuna, 1 slice Bread, 1 tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise

* MF – Medium Fat Meat

1800 Calorie Diet
Number of Exchanges1800 calorie diet with milk
 

Breads

*MF Meats

Vegetables

Fruit

Milk

Fat
Breakfast

2

1

0

1

1

0

Lunch

3

2

2

1

0

2

Dinner

3

2

2

1

1

2

HS Snack

1

1

0

1

0

1

 

Sample Menu 1800 Calorie Diet with Milk

Breakfast


3/4 c. unsweetened Cereal
8 oz. 1% Milk
1/2 Bagel
1 Tbsp. fat-free Cream Cheese
1 oz. Sausage (<5g fat)
1/2 c. Pineapple Juice

Lunch


2 slices Bread
2 oz. shaved Turkey
Mustard
3/4 oz. Pretzels
3/4 c. Blueberries
1 small Muffin
1/2 c. raw Broccoli
2 tbsp. low-fat dressing

Dinner


1 c. Noodles
2 oz. Beef Cubes w/ Au Jus
1/2 c. sauteed Mushrooms
1 Roll
1 tsp. Margarine
1 1/4 c. Watermelon
8 oz. 1% Milk

Snack: 1 slice Bread, 1 oz. Ham, 1 small apple – unpeeled

1800 ADA without Milk

 

 

Breads

*MF Meats

Vegetables

Fruit

Milk

Fat
Breakfast

2

2

0

2

0

0

Lunch

3

2

2

1

0

1

Dinner

3

2

2

1

0

2

HS Snack

1

1

0

1

0

1

 Sample Menu 1800 Calorie Diet without Milk

Breakfast


2 – 4 1/2″ reduced-fat Waffles
2 tbsp. ‘lite’ Syrup
1/2 c. Egg Substitute, plain
1 Banana

Lunch


1/2 c. Lentil Soup
2 slices Bread
2 oz. sliced Turkey
1 c. sliced Cucumbers
2 tbsp. reduced fat Salad Dressing
4 Apricots, fresh

Dinner


2 oz. barbecued Chicken
1/3 cup Rice
2 Rolls
2 tsp. Margarine
1 1/4 c. Watermelon
8 oz. 1% Milk

Snack: 1 oz. melted, shredded Cheese, 1 slice Bread, 5 Vanilla Wafers

* MF – Medium Fat Meat

 

Exchange List

STARCH
1/2 cup Bran Cereal
3/4 cup Cold Cereal
1/2 cup Hot Cereal, Pasta, Corn, Croutons
1/3 cup Rice, Baked Beans
1 cup Squash
1/2 Hotdog/Hamburg Bun, English Muffin, Pita
1 slice Bread
3 Graham Crackers
6 Saltines
1 Muffin*, Biscuit*
10 French Fries*
2″ x 2″ Cornbread
2 – 4″ Pancakes*
2 Small Taco Shells*, 1 Large Soft Tortilla
2 – 2″ Cookies*
1 Toaster Waffle*
1 cup Soup
1/2 cup Ice Cream*
1 Plain Cupcake*
1/2 cup Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Peas
*Counts as 1 Starch & 1 Fat

MEAT
1/4 cup Ground Meat, Grated Cheese, Cottage Cheese
1 oz. Ham, Turkey, Beef, Chicken, Veal, Pork, Sausage
1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Casserole**
(Ravioli, Mac n Cheese, Chili)
1 small piece Pizza**

**Counts as 1 Meat and 1 Starch

VEGETABLE
1/2 cup Vegetable or Tomato Juice
1 cup Raw Vegetables
1/2 cup Cooked Vegetables

FRUIT
1/2 cup Fruit Pieces – unsweetened
1/2 cup Fruit Juice
1 1/4 cup Fresh Strawberries
1/3 cup Prune or Cranberry Juice
1 Fresh Fruit (apple, peach, pear)
1 cup Melon
1 Small Banana
2 Tbsp. Dry Fruit
3/4 cup Fresh Pineapple

MILK
8 oz. Milk, Low Fat
8 oz. Plain Yogurt
1/3 cup Powdered Milk
8 oz. ‘Sugar-free’ Cocoa

FAT
1 tsp. Margarine, Butter, Oil
1 Tbsp. ‘Lite’ Mayonnaise, Dressing, Cream Cheese
5 Olives
2 Tbsp. Whipped Cream, Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. Nuts, Seeds

TO COMPLEMENT YOUR MEALS…
‘Low Sugar’ Jam
Catsup, Mustard
Lettuce, ‘Oil-free’ Dressing
Diet Gelatin, Diet Pop
Coffees, Teas
1 Tbsp. ‘Lite’ Syrup
Taco Sauce
Salsa

 

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