How many carbs are in chili con carne?
1 cup of chili con carne contains about 18.3g of carbohydrate, 12.2g net carbs after subtracting 6.1g of fiber, 20.5g of protein, and 246 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (254g) | 18.3g | 6.1g | 12.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 7.2g | 2.4g | 4.8g |
Net carbs in chili con carne
1 cup of chili con carne contains 12.2g of net carbs — total carbs (18.3g) minus dietary fiber (6.1g). 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 chili con carne (per 100g)
- Calories: 97 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 7.2g
- Dietary fiber: 2.4g
- Sugars: 2.3g
- Protein: 8.1g
- Fat: 4.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341789). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in chili con carne?
1 cup of chili con carne contains about 18.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 6.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 12.2g.
How many net carbs are in chili con carne?
Net carbs in 1 cup of chili con carne are about 12.2g — that is total carbs (18.3g) minus dietary fiber (6.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is chili con carne good for diabetics?
Chili con carne 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 chili con carne keto-friendly?
Whether chili con carne fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 12.2g of net carbs.