Question

What is the difference between a simple and complex carbohydrate?

Answer 1

Simple carbohydrates provide energy but for only a short time.

EXAMPLES: foods: fructose – sugar in fruits; lactose – sugar in milk; Sucrose – table sugar.

Complex carbohydrates provide energy for a longer amount of time.

EXAMPLE FOODS: Wheat pastas, brown rice, whole grain breads, cereals.

Answer 2

The difference between the simple and complex carb is in how quickly  it is digested and absored!