: any of several leguminous plants (such as a chickpea) grown especially for their seed
also
: their seeds
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density see Metric System Table
2
: the weight of a gram under the acceleration of gravity
: drawing : writing : record
chronogram
telegram
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Protein Comparison Depending on the cut, chicken contains 23–31 grams of protein per 100 grams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
But some, like brussels sprouts, have a tad more than others—three grams per one cup serving in this case.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
One packet of plain instant oatmeal contains about 4 grams of fiber, while the equivalent amount of steel-cut oats (about one-third cup dry) contains 5 grams.1314
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Oats are a nutrient-dense, versatile choice for breakfast for people with diabetes.
—Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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So oat milk doesn't contain as much protein as regular milk ( roughly three vs. eight grams of protein in a cup, respectively, according to the USDA's food database).
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Protein Comparison Depending on the cut, chicken contains 23–31 grams of protein per 100 grams.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
But some, like brussels sprouts, have a tad more than others—three grams per one cup serving in this case.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
One packet of plain instant oatmeal contains about 4 grams of fiber, while the equivalent amount of steel-cut oats (about one-third cup dry) contains 5 grams.1314
Summary
Oats are a nutrient-dense, versatile choice for breakfast for people with diabetes.
—Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Gram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gram. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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gram
noun
variants
or chiefly British gramme
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density
—abbreviation g
2
: the weight of a gram under standard gravity
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