How many carbs are in barbecue chicken?
1 cup of barbecue chicken contains about 29.4g of carbohydrate, 28.6g net carbs after subtracting 0.7g of fiber, 45.6g of protein, and 401 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (240g) | 29.4g | 0.7g | 28.6g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 12.2g | 0.3g | 11.9g |
Net carbs in barbecue chicken
1 cup of barbecue chicken contains 28.6g of net carbs — total carbs (29.4g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for barbecue chicken (per 100g)
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 12.2g
- Dietary fiber: 0.3g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 19g
- Fat: 4.6g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341858). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in barbecue chicken?
1 cup of barbecue chicken contains about 29.4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 28.6g.
How many net carbs are in barbecue chicken?
Net carbs in 1 cup of barbecue chicken are about 28.6g — that is total carbs (29.4g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is barbecue chicken good for diabetics?
Barbecue chicken contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is barbecue chicken keto-friendly?
Whether barbecue chicken fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 28.6g of net carbs.