How many carbs are in chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds contains about 70.8g of carbohydrate, 13g net carbs after subtracting 57.8g of fiber, 27.8g of protein, and 816 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (168g) | 70.8g | 57.8g | 13g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 42.1g | 34.4g | 7.7g |
Net carbs in chia seeds
1 cup of chia seeds contains 13g of net carbs — total carbs (70.8g) minus dietary fiber (57.8g). 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 chia seeds (per 100g)
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 42.1g
- Dietary fiber: 34.4g
- Sugars: 1.6g
- Protein: 16.5g
- Fat: 30.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343065). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds contains about 70.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 57.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 13g.
How many net carbs are in chia seeds?
Net carbs in 1 cup of chia seeds are about 13g — that is total carbs (70.8g) minus dietary fiber (57.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chia seeds good for diabetics?
Chia seeds 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 chia seeds keto-friendly?
Whether chia seeds fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 13g of net carbs.