Carbohydrate
Measured in g · macronutrient
Carbohydrate is a macronutrient that includes sugars, starches, and fiber, measured in grams.
Why it matters
Carbohydrate is a primary energy source. Fiber and sugar content help distinguish carbohydrate quality.
Top food sources
Highest published foods per 100 g. Values are source-traceable (USDA FoodData Central).
| # | Food | per 100 g (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar, granulated (white) | 100 |
| 2 | Powdered (confectioners) sugar | 99.8 |
| 3 | Brown sugar | 98.1 |
| 4 | Cornstarch | 91.3 |
| 5 | Maple sugar | 90.9 |
| 6 | Tapioca, pearl, dry | 88.7 |
| 7 | Arrowroot flour | 88.2 |
| 8 | Corn flakes cereal | 88 |
| 9 | Corn bran, crude | 85.6 |
| 10 | Matzo | 83.7 |
| 11 | Onion flakes, dehydrated | 83.3 |
| 12 | Potato flour | 83.1 |
| 13 | Apricots, dehydrated | 82.9 |
| 14 | Dried cranberries | 82.8 |
| 15 | Honey | 82.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carbohydrate?
- Carbohydrate is a macronutrient that includes sugars, starches, and fiber, measured in grams.
- What foods are highest in Carbohydrate?
- Among the foods in Foodatron, the richest sources of Carbohydrate per 100 g include Sugar, granulated (white), Powdered (confectioners) sugar, Brown sugar, Cornstarch, Maple sugar. The full ranked list is on this page.
- What is Carbohydrate measured in?
- Carbohydrate is measured in g. Foodatron shows every food's Carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
- Why is Carbohydrate important?
- Carbohydrate is a primary energy source. Fiber and sugar content help distinguish carbohydrate quality.
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