saccharides
Carbohydrate building blocks
Saccharides are sugars and related carbohydrates.
The term covers simple sugars like glucose and fructose (monosaccharides), table sugar (a disaccharide), and complex carbohydrates like starch and cellulose (polysaccharides).
The word appears mainly in scientific and nutritional contexts: The label lists total saccharides per serving.
Primary cellular fuel
Single-molecule sugar units
- disaccharidesTwo linked simple sugars
- polysaccharidesMulti-unit sugar polymers
- ketoseKetone-bearing simple sugar
- hexoseSix-carbon monosaccharide
pentose · ribose · deoxyribose · glycoprotein · carbohydrate · reducing · stereoisomer · hydroxyl
Complex plant carbohydrate
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- chitinArthropod shell polymer
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
granules · reserve · liver · muscle · plants · tubers · seeds · endosperm
Tasting of sugar
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- syrupThick sugar liquid
molasses · nectar · sugar · jaggery · maple · agave · stevia · confectionery
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
fermentation · oxidation · catabolism · enzymes · amylase · lactase · sucrase · absorption
Relating to glucose presence
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- dietCustomary food consumption
- macronutrientNutrient required in quantity
calories · energy · complex · simple · refined · whole-grain · resistant · prebiotic
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- galactoseMonosaccharide from lactose breakdown
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
lactose · maltose · xylose · dextrose · amylose · inulin · dextran
monosaccharides
Single-molecule sugar units
- disaccharidesTwo linked simple sugars
- polysaccharidesMulti-unit sugar polymers
- ketoseKetone-bearing simple sugar
hexose · pentose · ribose · deoxyribose · glycoprotein · carbohydrate · reducing · stereoisomer · hydroxyl · polymer
starch
Complex plant carbohydrate
pectin · granules · reserve · liver · muscle · plants · tubers · seeds · endosperm
sweet
Tasting of sugar
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
syrup · molasses · nectar · sugar · jaggery · maple · agave · stevia · confectionery · dessert
glycolysis
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- ATPCell's energy molecule
respiration · fermentation · oxidation · catabolism · enzymes · amylase · lactase · sucrase · absorption · digestion
glycemic
Relating to glucose presence
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- dietCustomary food consumption
macronutrient · calories · energy · complex · simple · refined · whole-grain · resistant · prebiotic · digestible
- carbohydratesglucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose, starch
- Sugar Metabolismglucose, blood sugar, glycolysis, glycogen, blood glucose monitor
saccharidesproteins
Amino acid polymers
lipids · fats · amino acids · fatty acids · nucleic acids