How many carbs are in pomegranates, raw?
0.5 cup arils (seed/juice sacs) of pomegranates, raw contains about 16.3g of carbohydrate, 12.8g net carbs after subtracting 3.5g of fiber, 1.5g of protein, and 72 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup arils (seed/juice sacs) (87g) | 16.3g | 3.5g | 12.8g |
| 1 pomegranate (4" dia) (282g) | 52.7g | 11.3g | 41.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 18.7g | 4g | 14.7g |
Net carbs in pomegranates, raw
0.5 cup arils (seed/juice sacs) of pomegranates, raw contains 12.8g of net carbs — total carbs (16.3g) minus dietary fiber (3.5g). 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 pomegranates, raw (per 100g)
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 18.7g
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 13.7g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Fat: 1.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 169134). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in pomegranates, raw?
0.5 cup arils (seed/juice sacs) of pomegranates, raw contains about 16.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.5g of fiber, the net carbs are about 12.8g.
How many net carbs are in pomegranates, raw?
Net carbs in 0.5 cup arils (seed/juice sacs) of pomegranates, raw are about 12.8g — that is total carbs (16.3g) minus dietary fiber (3.5g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is pomegranates, raw good for diabetics?
Pomegranates, raw 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 pomegranates, raw keto-friendly?
Whether pomegranates, raw fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (0.5 cup arils (seed/juice sacs)) provides about 12.8g of net carbs.