Foods highest in carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's most used source of energy. They include starches, sugars and fiber. Each gram of digestible carbohydrate provides about 4 kcal.
The food highest in carbohydrates on Micela is Sugar: 100 g per 100 g.
FDA Daily Value: 275 g per day, for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. It is a general labeling reference, not a personal recommendation.
Top 20 foods highest in carbohydrates per 100 g
| # | Food | Per 100 g | % DV | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍬 Sugar | 100 g | 36 % | 4.2 g (1 tsp) |
| 2 | 🍭 Lollipop | 98 g | 36 % | 5.9 g (1 piece) |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 92.4 g | 34 % | 25.9 g (2 pieces) |
| 4 | 🥠 Fortune cookie | 84 g | 31 % | 6.7 g (1 cookie) |
| 5 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 82.6 g | 30 % | — |
| 6 | 🍯 Honey | 82.4 g | 30 % | 17.3 g (1 tbsp) |
| 7 | 🥨 Pretzel | 80.4 g | 29 % | 48.2 g (10 twists) |
| 8 | 🍿 Popcorn | 77.8 g | 28 % | 6.2 g (1 cup) |
| 9 | 🌾 Wheat | 72 g | 26 % | 86.4 g (1 cup of flour) |
| 10 | 🥣 Oats | 66.3 g | 24 % | 103 g (1 cup, dry) |
| 11 | 🍪 Cookie | 65.4 g | 24 % | 8.4 g (1 cookie) |
| 12 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 61.6 g | 22 % | 26.5 g (1 slice) |
| 13 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 56.4 g | 21 % | 45.1 g (1 individual bun) |
| 14 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 56.2 g | 20 % | 37.7 g (1 slice) |
| 15 | 🫓 Flatbread | 55.7 g | 20 % | 33.4 g (1 large pita) |
| 16 | 🍮 Dulce de leche | 55.4 g | 20 % | 10.5 g (1 tbsp) |
| 17 | 🥯 Bagel | 52.4 g | 19 % | 51.9 g (1 bagel) |
| 18 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 52.2 g | 19 % | 63.7 g (1 slice (1/8 pie)) |
| 19 | 🥖 Baguette | 51.9 g | 19 % | 14.7 g (1 oz) |
| 20 | 🍩 Doughnut | 50.8 g | 18 % | 22.9 g (1 medium doughnut) |
Per serving: the 10 that give the most carbohydrates in a usual serving
100 g isn't always what people eat. With household servings the order changes:
| # | Food | Serving | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥣 Oats | 1 cup, dry (156 g) | 103 g |
| 2 | 🌾 Wheat | 1 cup of flour (120 g) | 86.4 g |
| 3 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 1 plate (390 g) | 71.4 g |
| 4 | 🥖 Molletes | 2 molletes (1 roll) (218 g) | 68 g |
| 5 | 🌯 Burrito | 1 burrito (300 g) | 64.3 g |
| 6 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 1 slice (1/8 pie) (122 g) | 63.7 g |
| 7 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 1 cup (253 g) | 63 g |
| 8 | 🍌 Tostones | 1 cup (118 g) | 58.1 g |
| 9 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 1 plate (2 cups) (282 g) | 56.4 g |
| 10 | 🍛 Curry | 1 plate with rice (382 g) | 52.7 g |
Highest in carbohydrates in each family
- 🍎 Fruits: Banana, 22.8 g per 100 g
- 🥦 Vegetables: Garlic, 33.1 g per 100 g
- 🌾 Grains, breads & pasta: Rice cracker, 82.6 g per 100 g
- 🫘 Legumes: Chickpea, 27.4 g per 100 g
- 🥩 Meat & eggs: Bacon, 1.4 g per 100 g
- 🐟 Fish & seafood: Octopus, 4.4 g per 100 g
- 🧀 Dairy: Dulce de leche, 55.4 g per 100 g
- 🥜 Nuts, seeds & oils: Sunflower, 24.1 g per 100 g
- 🌶️ Spices & herbs: Honey, 82.4 g per 100 g
- ☕ Drinks: Tropical drink, 22.7 g per 100 g
- 🍰 Sweets & desserts: Sugar, 100 g per 100 g
- 🍽️ World dishes: Turron, 92.4 g per 100 g
Ranking among the 180 Micela foods with this value. Source: USDA SR28 (2015) and Micela reference recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Which food has the most carbohydrates?
Among 180 common foods, sugar: 100 g per 100 g, followed by lollipop (98 g) and Turron (92.4 g).
Which food gives the most carbohydrates per serving?
Oats: 103 g in 1 cup, dry (156 g).
How much carbohydrates do you need per day?
The FDA Daily Value is 275 g per day for a 2,000-calorie adult diet. Actual needs vary by age, sex and life stage: it is a general value, not a personal one.
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