How many carbs are in basbousa?
1 piece of basbousa contains about 35g of carbohydrate, 34.3g net carbs after subtracting 0.7g of fiber, 3.8g of protein, and 225 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (20g) | 8.8g | 0.2g | 8.6g |
| 1 piece (80g) | 35g | 0.7g | 34.3g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 43.8g | 0.9g | 42.9g |
Net carbs in basbousa
1 piece of basbousa contains 34.3g of net carbs — total carbs (35g) 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 basbousa (per 100g)
- Calories: 281 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 43.8g
- Dietary fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 29.8g
- Protein: 4.8g
- Fat: 9.9g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343528). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in basbousa?
1 piece of basbousa contains about 35g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 34.3g.
How many net carbs are in basbousa?
Net carbs in 1 piece of basbousa are about 34.3g — that is total carbs (35g) minus dietary fiber (0.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is basbousa good for diabetics?
Basbousa 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 basbousa keto-friendly?
Whether basbousa fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 piece) provides about 34.3g of net carbs.