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Top Foods Highest in Carbohydrates | Ranked by Carbohydrates per 100g
Complete ranking of foods by carbohydrates content per 100g. Includes per-calorie efficiency, tier groupings, keto/vegan filters, and serving-adjusted amounts. USDA data.
Top Foods Highest in Carbohydrates
The highest-carbohydrates foods per 100g raw weight are: Sugar (100 g/100g), Sugar (98.1 g/100g), Honey (82.4 g/100g). Use the tables below to find the best source for your diet, with per-calorie efficiency ranking, tier groupings, and diet-specific filters. All data from USDA FoodData Central.
Top Foods Ranked by Carbohydrates per 100g
Top Carbohydrates Foods Chart Data
#1 Food for Carbohydrates: Sugar
**#1 overall: Sugar** — 100 g per 100g (+1.9% more than #2 Sugar).
**Best per calorie: Baking powder** — 52.26 g per 100 kcal.
Carbohydrates Content Tier Rankings
Best Sources of Carbohydrates per Calorie
Best Carbohydrates Sources by Diet Type
Sugar Benefit Signals
- Portion-controlled base: Best value comes from weighing the serving and matching the source prep state. Basis: computed fallback.
Sugar Condition-Aware Nutrition Notes
Smart Carbohydrates Substitutes for Sugar
Carbohydrates per Typical Serving Size
Top Foods for Carbohydrates — FAQs
What food has the most carbohydrates per 100g? Sugar has the highest carbohydrates content at 100 g per 100g, followed by Sugar (98.1 g) and Honey (82.4 g).
What is the best source of carbohydrates per calorie? Baking powder delivers the most carbohydrates per calorie: 52.26 g per 100 kcal. This makes it the best choice for high-carbohydrates diets on a calorie budget.
Which foods are highest in carbohydrates for vegans? Top vegan foods for carbohydrates: Flour (80.8 g/100g), Rice (80.3 g/100g), Flour (79.8 g/100g).
Which high-carbohydrates foods are also low in calories? Below-average-calorie foods with high carbohydrates: Cocoa powder (57.9 g/100g, 228 kcal), Tortilla (44.5 g/100g, 218 kcal), Garlic (33.1 g/100g, 149 kcal).
How do I quickly increase my carbohydrates intake? Add Sugar (100 g/100g) or Sugar (98.1 g/100g) to meals. A 150g serving of Sugar provides 150 g.
Understanding Carbohydrates Content in Foods
The top three foods for carbohydrates per 100g are Sugar, Sugar, Honey.
By category: Grain: best is Sugar (100 g/100g); Mixed: best is Flour (80.8 g/100g); Vegetable: best is Lentils (63.4 g/100g); Fat: best is Chocolate chips (62.5 g/100g).
When comparing foods for carbohydrates, consider both absolute content (per 100g) and relative efficiency (per calorie). A food high in carbohydrates per 100g but also very high in calories may not be the most efficient choice for a calorie-controlled diet. The per-calorie table above accounts for this.
All values are from USDA FoodData Central and represent raw weight unless noted.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
Ranking method: Foods are sorted by the criterion value computed directly from per-100g USDA data. The per-calorie view is computed as criterionPer100g / caloriesPer100g × 100. Tier groupings use equal-interval breaks on the criterion range. No subjective scoring or editorial ranking is applied.
Accuracy note: Macro values represent averages across measured samples; individual items may vary ±5–10% depending on brand, farming method, and preparation technique. For clinical nutrition, consult a registered dietitian.
Update policy: Macro values are reviewed quarterly against USDA FoodData Central updates. Page last verified: 2026.