About this page: Data is drawn from Nutriofia's structured database of published sources (CoFID, USDA, and published analytical literature). The coverage bar shows what percentage of our 1136 foods have been measured for Carbohydrate. This is a research tool — nothing here constitutes medical advice.

About Carbohydrate

A key source of energy; includes starches and sugars. Choosing higher-fibre, wholegrain starchy foods supports steady energy and gut health.

⚠️ Too little

Very low carbohydrate intake may reduce exercise performance for some people and can make fibre intake harder if not planned.

🚫 Too much

Excess calories from refined carbohydrates and sugary foods/drinks can contribute to weight gain and dental issues.

Sources: NHS

Foods Containing Carbohydrate

1029 foods with recorded data, ranked highest first. Showing 901–1,000 of 1,029. Values per 100g fresh weight.

# Food Per 100g Level
★ Squash, summer, green, zucchini, includes skin, raw 2.52 g
★ Beansprouts, mung, stir-fried in rapeseed oil 2.5 g
★ Leeks, boiled in unsalted water 2.5 g
4 Melon, Canteloupe-type, flesh only, weighed whole 2.5 g
5 Wine, rose, medium 2.5 g
6 Lager, extra strong 2.4 g
7 Pesto sauce, homemade 2.4 g
8 Courgette, raw 2.3 g
9 Celeriac, raw 2.3 g
10 Gourd, ash, raw 2.3 g
11 Cabbage, green, boiled in unsalted water 2.3 g
12 Cabbage, red, boiled in unsalted water 2.3 g
13 Hazelnuts, kernel only, weighed with shells 2.3 g
14 Cabbage, bok choy, raw 2.26 g
15 Aubergine, raw 2.2 g
16 Marrow, raw 2.2 g
17 Pumpkin, flesh only, raw 2.2 g
18 Lemons, peeled, flesh only 2.2 g
19 Beer, bitter, best, premium 2.2 g
20 Beer, bitter, average (<4% ABV) 2.2 g
21 Beer, bitter, strong (>5% ABV) 2.2 g
22 Marrow, parwal, raw 2.1 g
23 Chicory, pale variety, boiled in unsalted water 2.1 g
24 Vegetables, stir-fried, takeaway 2.1 g
25 Asparagus, raw 2 g
26 Turnip, boiled in unsalted water 2 g
27 Tofu, soya bean, steamed, fried 2 g
28 Asparagus, grilled 2 g
29 Asparagus, roasted in rapeseed oil 2 g
30 Coconut milk, reduced fat, retail 2 g
31 Edamame (Green Soybeans) 2 g
32 Cheese, cream 2 g
33 Mustard leaves, boiled in unsalted water 1.9 g
34 Pak choi, steamed 1.9 g
35 Pumpkin, flesh only, boiled in unsalted water 1.9 g
36 Celeriac, boiled in unsalted water 1.9 g
37 Okra, boiled in unsalted water 1.9 g
38 Beans, runner, boiled in unsalted water 1.9 g
39 Chives, fresh 1.9 g
40 Avocado, Fuerte, flesh only 1.9 g
41 Almonds, weighed with shells 1.9 g
42 Salad, Greek 1.9 g
43 Fennel, Florence, raw 1.8 g
44 Gherkins, raw 1.8 g
45 Courgette, boiled in unsalted water 1.8 g
46 Aubergine, flesh and skin, boiled in unsalted water 1.8 g
47 Avocado, Hass, flesh only 1.8 g
48 Soy milk (unsweetened) 1.7 g
49 Raddiccio, raw 1.7 g
50 Marrow, boiled in unsalted water 1.6 g
51 Spring greens, boiled in unsalted water 1.6 g
52 Spinach, mature, raw 1.6 g
53 Asparagus, steamed 1.6 g
54 Lemon juice, fresh 1.6 g
55 Lime juice, fresh 1.6 g
56 Fennel, Florence, boiled in unsalted water 1.5 g
57 Lager, alcohol-free 1.5 g
58 Cheese, Feta 1.5 g
59 Lettuce, average, raw 1.4 g
60 Celery, raw 1.4 g
61 Cabbage, Chinese, raw 1.4 g
62 Curly kale, raw 1.4 g
63 Taro leaves, steamed 1.4 g
64 Radish, red, flesh and skin, raw 1.4 g
65 Lemons, flesh only, raw, weighed with peel and pips 1.4 g
66 Brazil nuts, kernel only, weighed with shells 1.4 g
67 Walnuts, kernel only, weighed with shells 1.4 g
68 Broccoli, purple sprouting, boiled in unsalted water 1.3 g
69 Avocado, Fuerte, flesh only, weighed with skin and stone 1.3 g
70 Avocado, Hass, flesh only, weighed with skin and stone 1.3 g
71 Artichoke, globe, boiled, weighed as served 1.2 g
72 Cole leaves, dried, boiled in unsalted water 1.2 g
73 Coriander leaves, fresh 1.2 g
74 Rhubarb, stems only, stewed without sugar 1.2 g
75 Cucumber 1.2 g
76 Sauerkraut 1.1 g
77 Yeast, bakers, compressed 1.1 g
78 Endive, raw 1 g
79 Curly kale, boiled in unsalted water 1 g
80 Mustard, prepared, yellow 1 g
81 Cheese, processed, plain 1 g
82 Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill 0.99 g
83 Olives, green, Manzanilla, stuffed with pimiento 0.96 g
84 Sesame seeds 0.9 g
85 Dill, fresh 0.9 g
86 Tahini paste 0.9 g
87 Ackee, canned, drained 0.8 g
88 Gourd, karela, raw 0.8 g
89 Spinach, mature, boiled in unsalted water 0.8 g
90 Celery, boiled in unsalted water 0.8 g
91 Limes, flesh only 0.8 g
92 Rhubarb, stems only, raw 0.8 g
93 Tofu (Firm, Plain) 0.7 g
94 Peppers, capsicum, chilli, green, raw 0.7 g
95 Tofu, soya bean, steamed 0.7 g
96 Coffee, infusion, average, with semi-skimmed milk 0.7 g
97 Coffee, instant, made up with water and semi-skimmed milk 0.7 g
98 Tea, infusion, average, with semi-skimmed milk 0.7 g
99 Eggs, chicken, scrambled, with semi-skimmed milk 0.7 g
100 Limes, flesh only, weighed with peel and pips 0.6 g

* Values are per 100g fresh weight. % NRV = percentage of EU Nutrient Reference Value. Bar shows relative level compared to the highest value across all foods in the database.

Data sources: Standard nutrients: McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), Public Health England. EU Nutrient Reference Values: Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Annex XIII). All values per 100g fresh weight unless stated. Nothing here constitutes medical advice. Nutriofia database · Argarth Collective Ltd · Company No. 16864945.