Grains Low in Net Carbs

Written by Daisy Whitbread, MScN

Grains are a good source of fiber, carbohydrates, and energy for our bodies. Net carbs are equal to total carbohydrates minus the amount of fiber. The theory being that we do not digest the carbohydrates trapped in fiber.

In this article, both the amount of net carbohydrates and fiber are listed. If you add the two numbers together, you get the total amount of carbohydrates.

Grains low in net carbs include oatmeal, cornmeal, bulgur, amaranth, teff, buckwheat, and quinoa. Eating foods low in net carbs ensures you will digest the carbohydrates more slowly while feeling full longer. Below are 21 grains low in net carbs.

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#1: Oatmeal (Oats) (Cooked)
Up to 10.3% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (234g)	1 tbsp (15g)
10.3g (1.7g fiber)	24.1g (4g fiber)	1.8g (0.3g fiber)

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#2: Cornmeal (Grits) (Cooked)
Up to 13.2% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (233g)
13.2g (0.7g fiber)	30.7g (1.6g fiber)

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#3: Bulgur (Cracked Whole Wheat) (Cooked)
Up to 14.1% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (182g)	1 tbsp (8g)
14.1g (4.5g fiber)	25.6g (8.2g fiber)	1.2g (0.4g fiber)

Bulgur and Tomato Recipe. Click to see complete nutrition facts.

#4: Amaranth Grain (Cooked)
Up to 16.6% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (246g)
16.6g (2.1g fiber)	40.8g (5.2g fiber)

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#5: Teff (Cooked)
Up to 17.1% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (252g)
17.1g (2.8g fiber)	43g (7.1g fiber)

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#6: Buckwheat (Roasted Groats) (Cooked)
Up to 17.2% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (168g)
17.2g (2.7g fiber)	29g (4.5g fiber)

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#7: Quinoa (Cooked)
Up to 18.5% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (185g)
18.5g (2.8g fiber)	34.2g (5.2g fiber)

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#8: Wild Rice (Cooked)
Up to 19.5% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (164g)
19.5g (1.8g fiber)	32g (3g fiber)

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#9: Glutinous (Sticky) Rice
Up to 20.1% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (174g)
20.1g (1g fiber)	35g (1.7g fiber)

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#10: Soba Noodles
Up to 21.4% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (114g)
21.4g (0g fiber)	24.4g (0g fiber)

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#11: Brown Rice (Medium Grain)
Up to 21.7% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (195g)
21.7g (1.8g fiber)	42.3g (3.5g fiber)

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#12: Couscous cooked
Up to 21.8% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup, cooked (157g)
21.8g (1.4g fiber)	34.3g (2.2g fiber)

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#13: Egg Spinach Noodles
Up to 22% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (160g)
22g (2.3g fiber)	35.1g (3.7g fiber)

Egg is an important component, since it reduces the total number of carbs. Click to see complete nutrition facts.

#14: Millet (Cooked)
Up to 22.4% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (174g)
22.4g (1.3g fiber)	38.9g (2.3g fiber)

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#15: Spelt (Cooked)
Up to 22.5% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (194g)
22.5g (3.9g fiber)	43.7g (7.6g fiber)

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#16: Rice Noodles (Cooked)
Up to 23% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (176g)
23g (1g fiber)	40.5g (1.8g fiber)

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#17: Gluten Free Corn Pasta
Up to 23.1% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (140g)
23.1g (4.8g fiber)	32.4g (6.7g fiber)

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#18: Kamut (Khorasan Wheat) (Cooked)
Up to 23.3% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (172g)
23.3g (4.3g fiber)	40.1g (7.4g fiber)

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#19: Egg Noodles (Cooked)
Up to 24% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (160g)
24g (1.2g fiber)	38.3g (1.9g fiber)

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#20: Pearled Barley (Cooked)
Up to 24.4% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup (157g)
24.4g (3.8g fiber)	38.3g (6g fiber)

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#21: Whole Wheat Pasta (Cooked)
Up to 26.2% Net-Carbs

Net-Carbs in 100g	1 cup elbows (117g)	1 cup penne (97g)
26.2g (3.9g fiber)	30.6g (4.6g fiber)	25.4g (3.8g fiber)

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