How many carbs are in paella?
1 cup of paella contains about 37.8g of carbohydrate, 36.4g net carbs after subtracting 1.4g of fiber, 22.9g of protein, and 406 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (240g) | 37.8g | 1.4g | 36.4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 15.8g | 0.6g | 15.2g |
Net carbs in paella
1 cup of paella contains 36.4g of net carbs — total carbs (37.8g) minus dietary fiber (1.4g). 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 paella (per 100g)
- Calories: 169 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 15.8g
- Dietary fiber: 0.6g
- Sugars: 0.7g
- Protein: 9.5g
- Fat: 7.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2342158). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in paella?
1 cup of paella contains about 37.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.4g of fiber, the net carbs are about 36.4g.
How many net carbs are in paella?
Net carbs in 1 cup of paella are about 36.4g — that is total carbs (37.8g) minus dietary fiber (1.4g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is paella good for diabetics?
Paella 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 paella keto-friendly?
Whether paella fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 36.4g of net carbs.